Estonia to Provide Over €100 Million in Defense Aid to Ukraine Next Year

Estonia will allocate more than €100 million in military support for Ukraine in 2026, continuing its policy of dedicating at least 0.25% of GDP to Kyiv’s defense needs.

The Gaze reports this, referring to an announcement made by Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.

According to Pevkur, most of the funding will be channeled through contracts with Estonian defense manufacturers, ensuring that local industry plays a central role in the supply of weapons and equipment.

“Estonia will continue to stand firmly with Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s aggression,” the minister said. “Next year we will again commit a quarter of a percent of our GDP to this effort, focusing on Ukraine’s military requirements. Estonian defense companies will remain key contributors.”

He added that Tallinn will also maintain training programs for Ukrainian soldiers and expand cooperation on IT solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s defense infrastructure.

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Estonia has provided more than €500 million in military aid – equivalent to 1.4% of its GDP, making it one of the world’s top contributors relative to the size of its economy. 

Its support has included Javelin anti-tank systems, howitzers, mortars, communications equipment, transport vehicles, protective gear, field hospitals, and medical supplies.

Estonia has also trained over 1,500 Ukrainian troops and, together with Luxembourg, launched an IT coalition in 2023 to help build secure NATO-standard digital infrastructure for Ukraine’s armed forces.

As The Gaze previously reported, Estonia confirmed its participation in NATO’s PURL initiative to fund U.S. weapon supplies for Ukraine and indicated its readiness to deploy troops as part of an international coalition if allies approve such a move.