Precision munitions, C2 digitalisation and Joint Fires integration: Inside Estonia’s Fires modernisation plans

Estonia’s massive military modernisation on its indirect fires capability is putting the spotlight on the nation’s willingness to improve its interoperability with allied countries, highlighted by the recent purchase of Korean-built K9 Thunder self-propelled 155-millimeter howitzers with ammunition compatible with NATO standards.

Defence IQ gained exclusive insight from Major General Indrek Sirel, Deputy Commander, Estonian Defence Forces and key speaker of this year’s Future Indirect Fires Eastern Europe, who discusses the core priorities of the nation’s Fires modernisation plans in terms of capability development, improving NATO’s Eastern Flank’s readiness and integrating digital fires across the Alliance.

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