Estonian construction firm Mapri Ehitus has won a €4 million contract from the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) to design and construct a new radar post. Funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, the project will take 17 months to complete. In June 2023, ECDI also partnered with Thales to procure two Ground Master 400 Alpha radars, boosting Estonia’s airspace protection capabilities. Major Tõnis Pärn, commander of the Estonian Defence Forces air surveillance wing, emphasized the radar post’s role in enhancing flight safety, supporting maritime rescue operations, and improving situational awareness. These initiatives mark a significant step forward in Estonia’s defense modernization efforts.
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