Event Brief
Oct 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Estonia minister urges study of aircraft to counter drones
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem said Estonia should study buying light jet aircraft to shoot down Russian jet-powered attack drones, arguing air-to-air weapons are the most effective counter. He has not committed to a purchase and is also considering cannons, machine guns and interceptor drones. Estonia’s two L-39 trainers are leased.
WHO: Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem
WHAT: said Estonia should consider buying light jet aircraft to shoot down Russian jet-powered attack drones
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: Estonia
WHY: Herem said the proposal responds to the growing threat from Russian jet-powered attack drones and that air-to-air weapons are the most effective counter.
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