UK-Estonia Defence Reset: Britain is set to beef up its Estonia presence from 2027, swapping Challenger 2 tanks for a more mobile, drone-enabled Mobile Anti-Armour Force and raising the contingent to about 1,200 troops, explicitly drawing on Ukraine war lessons. Baltic Air Defence Upgrade: NATO’s Ankara Summit decision turns the long-running Baltic Air Policing Mission into a full air defence mission, shifting shoot-down authority to NATO command structures and expanding deterrence against drone and air threats. Cybersecurity Warning: The UK’s NCSC, with Estonia among partners, warns Russian-linked hackers are targeting critical infrastructure via compromised network gear, prompting new sanctions on the alleged Centre 16 group. Tallinn Local Governance: Tallinn plans a winter lighting overhaul that gives district governments more freedom for neighbourhood decorations while the city handles major roads and thoroughfares. Old Town Property Debate: Tallinn’s deputy mayor says the city is weighing selling long-vacant Old Town buildings, arguing prolonged vacancies accelerate dilapidation. Independence Anniversary Plan: Estonia’s 35th independence restoration anniversary on Aug. 20 will feature a longer program starting Aug. 19 with a major conference and public events. India-Estonia Business Push: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal used a Tallinn forum to call for deeper India-Estonia trade and technology cooperation, alongside momentum toward early India-EU FTA signing. Russia-Estonia Memorial Row: Russia has protested Estonia over dismantling a Soviet-era monument in Valga County, while Estonia’s War Museum says remains are being sorted for reburial.