Estonia Considers Light Jets to Counter Russian Drones

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Estonia is considering acquiring light fighter jets, with the main mission of intercepting Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as the emergence of new jet-powered drones poses additional challenges for the Baltic states’ air defenses. This prospect was presented by Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem in an interview with The Baltic Sentinel, […] The article Estonia Considers Creating an Air Force to Counter Russian Drones appeared first …

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In May, then based in Lithuania as part of the Baltic Air Policing mission, a Polish F-16 shot down an attack drone that had gone astray over Estonia because it posed a risk to the civilian population. Indeed, like these two Baltic neighbours, this country is essentially entrusting to NATO to protect its... This article Estonia plans to equip itself with light combat aircraft for the fight against drone first appeared on the Military Zone.

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Facing the threat from Russian [unmanned jet aircraft](https://defence24.pl/polityka-obronna/iran-uzywa-nowego-drona-hadid110-jak-dziala-i-do-czego-sluzy-analiza), Estonia is exploring the possibility of acquiring its own light combat aircraft. Currently, the Estonian Air Force does not have its own fighter jets, and the country's airspace is protected by the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission.