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The mission of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association is to create better opportunities for their member companies on the markets of goods and services for defence & security purposes.

The projects of Estonian defence industry companies received EUR 6 million from Europe

Seven projects involving the participation of Estonian defence industry companies received EUR 6 million from the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) to develop new technological solutions. The Estonian state is providing almost EUR 500,000 in financing for the projects.

The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association recognized the most outstanding achievement of the year

This year, for the first time, the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association chose the Estonian defence industry Award of the Year instead of the defence industry Company of the Year.

Space - the new horizon

Estonian defense industry: Vehicles and aerial munitions in development

19.08.2024

In an interview with ERR, Kalev Koidumäe, CEO of the Estonian Defense Industry Association, stated that the strength of Estonia's defense industry lies primarily in communication systems and IT solutions, which provide faster situational awareness on the battlefield.

Defense industry wants restrictions lifted before moving production to Estonia

17.08.2024

Estonian defense industry companies consider it crucial sending their products to Ukraine as quickly as possible to obtain the necessary feedback for future developments.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal visited the defence industry companies of the EKTL

16.08.2024

According to Michal, the development of the defence industry is one of the government's priorities to secure Estonia's national security and boost entrepreneurship, thereby giving the economy a boost.

The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association was visited by Germany’s defence technology company, Helsing

15.08.2024

We introduced the company to the Estonian business environment and the defence ecosystem. EDIA and Helsing were also able to discuss possible future cooperation.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal met with representatives of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association

06.08.2024

Prime Minister Kristen Michal met with representatives of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association to discuss opportunities for cooperation between the defence industry and the state.

Events

Happy Hour & Networking event at the MSPO 2024

05.09.2024 – 05.09.2024 |

EDF julgeolekuraamistiku seminar

25.04.2024 – 25.04.2024 |

more events

About Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association

Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association was founded in 2009 and represents leading defence and security industry companies in Estonia.

Today Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association covers almost all the defence, space and security related industries in Estonia with over 130 member companies.

The mission of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association is to create better opportunities for its member companies on the markets of goods and services for defence & security purposes and to contribute thereby to increase the defence & security capability and economic development of Estonia.

About Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association