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Oct 18, 2024
The UK has signed a new defence roadmap with Estonia, along with a cooperation on missile defence.
The joint declaration was signed at a meeting of NATO defence ministers and will see thousands of troops from the Army’s 4th Brigade held at high readiness, ready to defend NATO’s eastern flank, in addition to those deployed in Estonia.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: “As global threats increase, the UK’s unshakeable commitment to NATO has never been more important. We are boosting our support for Estonia, with thousands of troops ready to deploy rapidly to the Russian border.
“I recently visited our dedicated troops posted at the NATO front line in Estonia to thank them for their service in safeguarding Europe in the face of growing Russian aggression.
“These announcements reinforce our contribution to the NATO alliance for decades to come. We are working closely with partners to develop advanced defensive and offensive capabilities to protect our citizens whilst boosting industry, jobs and growth in the UK.”