Estonia Enhances Military Posture and Defense Spending Amid Regional Tensions

Estonia is adopting an "active defense" strategy, repositioning troops closer to its border with Russia. The nation is also significantly increasing its defense budget to €2.4 billion, representing approximately 5.4% of its GDP in 2026. These measures are a direct response to Russia's "grey-zone tactics" and heightened NATO deployments, reflecting rising geopolitical tensions in the region.