First US-made HIMARS launchers arrive in Estonia

In Estonia, the government is increasing its spending to better protect itself. The plan adopted last week by this Baltic country plans to devote more than 5% of GDP to defence as of next year. At least 5% of the defence budget, this is exactly what Donald Trump is asking his NATO allies. As a result, the two countries ensure it: despite the US President's attacks on Europe, security cooperation is on the right track. Example with this delivery …

Estonia has received six American HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, in one of the largest arms purchases in its history, filling a crucial capability gap, the Defense Investment Center announced on Wednesday.

Six HIMARS rocket launchers were delivered to the Estonian Defence Forces on Wednesday.

The Estonian Defence Forces received six HIMARS multiple rocket launchers at Ämari Air Base on Wednesday, which will significantly increase Estonia's deep strike capability. In cooperation with the US task force "Victory", the Estonian Defence Forces have conducted preliminary training for the personnel of the rocket artillery battery, and the first live firings will begin in the summer, the State Defence Investment Centre (RKIK) announced.

First US-made HIMARS launchers arrive in Estonia

Estonia’s first batch of U.S.-made High Mobility Rocket System launchers arrived this week at Amari Air Base, as the Baltic countries continue to strengthen their military deterrents against neighboring Russia.

On April 30, an An-124 Ruslan transport aircraft belonging to the Ukrainian airline Antonov Airlines arrived at the Estonian Ämari air base. It was carrying 6 M142 HIMARS missile launchers. The arrival of these vehicles in Estonia is the result of an agreement concluded with the Americans and Lockheed Martin. The contract was to be implemented in three and a half years. The Estonian Defence Forces have already completed initial training on this …