'We always choose the best and fastest method for acquiring ammunition' - Estonia defends policy

The topic of buying or not buying ammunition, which has been widely covered in the media, requires a thoughtful and informed response. Before we can say whether the situation is good or bad, we need to understand the root causes of the issue and ask substantive questions, writes Meelis Kiili.

'We always choose the best and fastest method for acquiring ammunition' - Estonia defends policy

Reading Time: 2 minutes Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur pushed back on Tuesday against criticism of the country’s joint ammunition procurement strategy, defending multilateral arrangements as the most efficient way to ensure quick and cost-effective delivery. Pevkur, a member of the Reform Party, rejected claims that Estonia would have received munitions faster through direct, bilateral purchases. “That is a completely uninformed claim. T…