Border Security & Counter-Drone: Estonia has installed its first stationary anti-drone detection and monitoring systems on the eastern border with Russia, with mobile radar units also deployed to cover low-altitude threats and blind spots as the wider rollout is planned to expand across the border. Public Readiness: A national defense survey found 81% of Estonians back armed resistance if attacked, with 62% willing to help personally; support for reservist training and allied air exercises also remains high. Military Training & Doctrine: During Spring Storm 2026, Estonia’s Air Defense Battalion completed annual live-fire drills at Rutja Beach, using a layered mix of missiles, guns, and vehicles to practice the full counter-drone “kill chain,” while commanders also reported incidents like suspicious behavior and even fiber-optic cable cutting. NATO Posture & Regional Exercises: NATO’s Spring Storm 26 included large-scale deployments and reflects a shift toward mass drone warfare and cyber threats, with Estonia and partners rehearsing how to defend against incursions near the Russian border. EU Enforcement & Consumer Rules: The European Commission opened infringement procedures against 20 member states, including Estonia, over delayed transposition of EU rules aimed at cracking down on green claims and sustainability label “greenwashing.” Housing & Land-Use: Estonia is set to make it easier to build in densely populated areas by adjusting shoreline and waterfront exclusion zones, a move that sparked debate over unequal treatment between urban and rural areas. Business & Tech: Persistent Systems plans to expand its Eastern European presence by integrating a Tallinn-based team to strengthen nearshore delivery in Tallinn and Tartu, while iDenfy expanded reusable digital ID support by adding Denmark’s MitID. Justice: Estonia’s Tartu District Court began reviewing whether a Serbian war crimes convict should receive conditional early release, with prosecutors and prison opposing parole.