Wednesday, 09 June 2021 16:52
In early June, the United States delivered $14.9 million worth of 155mm artillery ammunition to the Estonian Defense Forces, and $2.7 million worth of mobile radars (AN/TSQ-288) to the Estonian Navy. Over the next several weeks, the U.S. Navy will support the Estonian Navy with technical training on the radars.
In early June 2021, the United States delivered $14.9 million worth of 155mm artillery ammunition to the Estonian Defense Forces, and $2.7 million worth of mobile radars (AN/TSQ-288) to the Estonian Navy. (Picture source: U.S. Embassy in Estonia)
The United States European Command’s Building Partner Capacity Program (BPC) funded the ammunition and radars through the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 appropriations. These deliveries further strengthen U.S.-Estonian defense cooperation while ensuring interoperability among NATO Allies. The equipment delivery to the Estonian Defense Forces is part of multiple, ongoing BPC programs in Estonia. These p