Estonia – the home of agile, advanced defence

With a robust state-backed infrastructure, strategic support, and smart incentives, Estonia is the missing piece in your defence. Help your defence industry projects thrive through the best funding and development programmes, state-of-the-art defence industry parks, and a network of high-performing defence companies and public organisations.

Defence spending over 5% of GDP

#1 in cybersecurity in the EU

100% of defence companies privately owned

2/3 of the defence industry’s output is exported

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Freedom built on trust

This is where big ideas become world-changing defence solutions.

Ranking high internationally in liberal democracy, political stability and economic freedom, and low in corruption, Estonia is the perfect backdrop for defence innovation for a safer world. Looking to trade, invest, or build in the defence industry? You’ll find the right opportunity right here.

Your strongest partner in defence

Estonia offers you strategic access, stability, and opportunity on NATO’s eastern flank. Our commitment to defence spending is among the highest in the alliance.

Host to NATO troops from the UK, France, and the US, as well as NATO air policing
Home of the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence;
A regional hub of the NATO DIANA accelerator;
A participant in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP);
Part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation and the Baltic Defence Cooperation.

We stand with Ukraine

Estonia stands firmly with Ukraine in their fight for freedom. Estonian companies actively collaborate with Ukraine’s defence sector, while the government provides sustained annual support of at least 0.25% of GDP, supports training of soldiers, and co-leads an IT coalition to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities. This practical experience guarantees the quality of our battle-tested solutions.

Why Estonia is your strategic advantage

Estonia’s compact size makes it flexible and enables complex services. Estonia’s commitment to advanced defence technology is supported by R&D funding backed by the Ministry of Defence. Our defence industry offers advanced cyber defence solutions, robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), sensors, communication and surveillance technologies, electronics, individual equipment, vehicle maintenance, and sustainability services.

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Overview of the Estonian defense industry

Defence industry parks

Estonia offers two massive, strategically located industrial parks to accommodate the production of ammunition, munitions, explosives, and explosive materials. The government has allocated €50M+ to develop the parks in 2026, with two reserve areas set aside for future expansion.

Grants

Boost your defence business in Estonia. Estonia offers a variety of grants and incentives to increase the competitiveness, export capacity, and added value of your business. Selected export-oriented investments are eligible for a reimbursement of up to 15% of their value.

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