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Friday, December 08, 2006

Estoniain military acquires new missiles, top brass

Estonia will launch one of its biggest military procurements in a decade when it announces the purchase of an air missile defense system worth up to 700 million kroons (44.7 million euros).

On Dec. 1, the Defense Ministry announced it would acquire a whole range of equipment, from air defense missile system to fighter jets.

“For the first time we are going to procure a modern air defense capacity, a mobile radar, communications and missile system. This is an effective deterrent to attackers and defense for the future infantry brigade,” Defense Minister Jurgen Ligi said.

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