This is a list of modern military equipment currently in service with the Estonian Defence Forces.
Weapons Small arms Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Handguns Heckler & Koch USP Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Standard issue pistol. Glock 19 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Used by the Special Operations Forces. Submachine guns and PDWs Heckler & Koch MP7 PDW 4.6×30mm HK Used by the Special Operations Forces as a backup weapon for machine gunners and snipers. Heckler & Koch MP5 A2 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Purchased in 2013. Assault rifles & battle rifles LMT R-20 Rahe Carbine /assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue assault rifle, 19,000 ordered in 2019 to replace the IMI Galil and Ak 4 rifles. First delivery in 2020, and replaced all Galil and Ak.4 by 2022. Two variants (of 5.56mm caliber; see also 7.62mm caliber variant below) are in service: R-20 S, with a barrel length of R-20, with a barrel length of IMI Galil Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Purchased in 1993. Replaced by the R-20, but still (July 2026) listed in the Estonian Defence Force website. Three variants are in service: AR with a 460 mm barrel ARM with a 460 mm barrel SAR with a 332 mm barrel Heckler & Koch G3 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Replaced by R-20, but still listed in the EDF website as of July 2026. Four variants are in service: Ak4 G3A3ZF G3A4 AG3F2 Heckler & Koch G36 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Used by the Special Operations Forces and Military Police. Heckler & Koch HK416A7 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO 14.5" A7 variant, used by the Special Operations Forces. Heckler & Koch HK417 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Used by the Special Operations Forces in the 16.5" barreled configuration with 13" 4-vent handguard AK 4 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Used by Defence League. Being replaced by the R-20. M14 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Used as a ceremonial weapon by the Guard Battalion. 40,500 M14 rifles were donated by USA in 1998. 35,000 M14 battle rifles were donated to Ukraine in the spring of 2022. Precision rifles LMT Rahe R-20 L Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO IMI Galil Sniper Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Purchased in 1993. Sniper rifle with a 508 mm barrel. M14 TP2 Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Optical sight: TP-2 Schmidt&Bender Våpensmia NM149 Bolt-action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Sako TRG Bolt action sniper rifle 8.6x70 mm TRG 42 purchased in 2007. 8.6 mm (.338 Lapua Magnum) sniper rifle with a 690 mm barrel. Sako TRG M10 purchased in 2023. TRG 42 started to be replaced 2024. Approximately 70 TRG M10 delivered in 2024. Two variants in service: TRG 42 TRG M10 PGM Hécate II Anti-material rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Purchased in 2007. Can be used as an anti-materiel rifle. Machine guns IWI Negev Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO Purchased in 1993. Negev NG7 variant ordered in 2023. Two variants are in service: 5.56mm Negev 7.62mm Negev NG7 Heckler & Koch MG4 Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO Used by the Special Operations Forces. Ksp 58 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Swedish-made variant of the FN MAG. 1,500 received from Sweden between 1999 and 2002. Negev NG7 chosen as replacement in 2023. MG 3 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO 1,500 received from Germany, unknown number purchased from Norway. Negev NG7 chosen as replacement in 2023. M2 Browning Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO Mostly vehicle mounted.Shotguns Benelli M3T Pump action shotgun 12 gauge Grenade launchers Brügger & Thomet GL06 Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Stand-alone grenade launcher. Heckler & Koch GLM Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Under-barrel grenade launcher that attaches to various types of assault rifles. Heckler & Koch 79N Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Purchased in 2013. Under-barrel grenade launcher that attaches to Heckler & Koch G3 series of rifles. M203 Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Under-barrel grenade launcher that attaches to R-20 Rahe rifles.
Anti-tank weapons Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Rocket launchers Instalaza C90 Rocket launcher 90mm At least 10,408 units are known to be purchased between 2009 and 2022. Two variants are in service: C90-CR-AM C90-CR-RB Recoilless rifles Carl Gustav Anti-tank recoilless rifle 84mm 300 M4 received 2021. Two variants are in service: M2 M4Anti-tank missiles Javelin Anti-tank guided missile 127mm 80 CLUs (with option for additional 40) and 350 missiles purchased from the United States. Block-0 and Block-1 missiles supplied with United States European Reassurance Initiative funds.
Estonia donated 100 Javelins to Ukraine in March 2022.Estonia donated missiles of anti-tank weapon system Javelin to Ukraine , 18 February 2022 More Javelins donated later. 800 missiles and 84 Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLUs) on order. Spike Anti-tank guided missile 130mm 18 Spike-LR II systems delivered in 2020. In addition, more than 500 Spike-SR systems purchased in 2022. Two variants are in service: Spike LR-II Spike-SR
Air-defence equipment Model Image Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes ZU-23-2"Sergei" Autocannon 23×152mm 98 Purchased from Israel in 1993. Most units mounted on trucks. PPZR Piorun Man-portable air-defense system 72mm 100 launchers, 300 missiles 100 launchers with 300 missiles ordered in September 2022. Deliveries started in 2024. Mistral Short range air defense system 90mm 209 Mistral M2 (second generation) acquired in 2007. The latest generation Mistral F3 acquired in 2015, 2018 and 2023. Some donated to Ukraine. Most units mounted on trucks. IRIS-T SLM Medium range air defense system 127mm 1 battery (+2 on order) In May 2023, Estonia and Latvia made a decision to jointly procure medium-range IRIS-T SLM. Estonia ordered 3 batteries. The first system arrived in June 2026.
Anti-ship weapons Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Blue Spear 5G SSM Anti-ship missile Ordered in October 2021. First systems delivered in February 2024. Derivative of the Gabriel V missile, with a range up to 290 km. Missiles are mounted on trucks.Blocker PM16Naval mineDelivered in December 2021, used in all minelaying capable ships. 560 kg of Foxit plastic-bonded explosive.
Grenades Model Image Origin Type Detonation Notes DM61 Fragmentation grenade Fuse SplHGr 85 Fragmentation grenade Fuse SplHGr 85 A2
Mortars Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes M252 Mortar 81mm 80 units received from the United States as military aid. m/41D Mortar 120mm 165 units in holding as of 2010. To be replaced with mortars from Elbit Systems. At least 30 units sent to Ukraine in 2022.
Vehicles Armoured vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes CV9035EE, (CV90N) Infantry fighting vehicle 44 44 CV9035NL purchased from Netherlands and 37 CV90 hulls bought from Norway. Most of these hulls have been delivered to Scoutspataljon.https://news.err.ee/1609569415/ministry-unveils-estonia-s-defense-procurements-for-the-coming-years CV9035s are equipped with additional RoofPRO and SidePRO addon armour.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viXsppJUYt4
(Addon armours visible) As of 2026, CV90s are to remain in service for up to 10 years after a replacement program was cancelled in 2026. Support vehicle (37) Patria Pasi Armoured personnel carrier 136 XA-180: 60 units purchased from Finland (56 in service).XA-188: 81 units purchased from Netherlands (80 in service).XA-180 models to be replaced by 2030. XA-188 models to be modernized to extend their service lives to 2048. Otokar ARMA 6×6 Armoured personnel carrier 130 Contract awarded in October 2023 for €130 million, including training, and equipment maintenance. It was ordered jointly with the Makina NMS 4×4. The delivery started in January 2025. About 50 ARMA 6x6 + NMS 4x4 received by Spring 2025. Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 Infantry mobility vehicle 100 Contract awarded in October 2023, including training, and equipment maintenance. Ordered jointly with the ARMA 6×6. The delivery started in January 2025. About 50 ARMA 6x6 + NMS 4x4 received by Spring 2025.
Artillery Model Image Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes K9EST "Kõu" Self-propelled howitzer 155mm 36 36 ordered from South Korea in total and the first howitzers were delivered in 2018. The domestic company Go Craft AS was contracted to integrate the radio and artillery system. CAESAR Mk.1 Self-propelled howitzer 155mm 12 (+12 on order) 12 CAESAR 6x6 Mk I howitzers ordered in June 2024 with the first 6 delivered in January 2025. The remaining 6 howitzers arrived in August 2025. In February 2026, Estonia ordered another 12 howitzers. M142 HIMARS Rocket artillery 227mm610mm 6 (+3 on order) 6 systems ordered in December 2022 with the deliveries at the time planned to start in 2024. The package includes GMLRS (M28A2, M30A2, M31A2) and ER GMLRS (XM403, XM404) rockets as well as MGM-140 ATACMS (M57 variant) missiles. The troops were trained on the systems in the United States prior to their delivery in Estonia in mid-2025. Estonia received the 6 systems in April 2025. First firings in July 2025. K239 Chunmoo Rocket artillery Various (9 on order) In December 2025, Estonia signed a €290 million contract to acquire six K239 Chunmoo systems and ammunition (CGR-080, CTM-MR as well as CTM-290 tactical ballistic missiles). In May 2026, three additional launchers were ordered. First deliveries were expected at the second half of 2027.
Utility vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Mercedes-Benz G-Class Utility vehicle — Three variants are in service: G250 G290 Greenline G280 CDI Quad ATV All-Terrain Vehicle GasGas EC 350F Motorcycle —
Logistics vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Base trucks DAF 4440/4442 Truck ~500 Purchased in 2008. MAN KAT1 Truck MAN 4610/4620/4640/4530. MAN TGA Truck Mercedes-Benz 1017 Truck ~100 Purchased in 2008. Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3945 8×8 Truck 10 Purchased in 2019. Mercedes-Benz Atego 1018A 4×4 Truck Mercedes-Benz Axor 1829A 4×4 Truck Mercedes-Benz Unimog 435 Truck Purchased in 2008. Two variants are in service: U 1300 L U 1700 L Scania G360 (8×4) Hooklift truck First delivered in 2024. Scania G410 (8×8) Hooklift off-road capable truck First delivered in 2024. Sisu E13TP Truck 2 The truck is used to transport the Ground Master 403 radar system. Volvo FMX 6×6 Tactical truck with hydraulic hooklift hoist 52 Vehicle + trailer, transports 15 ft containers. 12 purchased in 2015 40 more purchased in 2019 (€6.9 million). Volvo 44R Tactical truck Framework agreement for 3,000 trucks in 7 years for Estonian and Latvian military for €440 million signed in October 2023. Quantity for Estonia not specified. First deliveries showed in 2025. Volvo 66R Tactical truck Semi-trucks Volvo FH16 550 8×4 Heavy equipment transporter 7 Can tow a semi-trailer weighing up to 92 tons (6-axles). Scania G410 6×4 Semi-truck 265 Deal signed with Latvia in February 2022, delivery since October 2024. Will partially replace DAF 2300 series vehicles.
Engineering vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity NotesBiberArmoured vehicle-launched bridge2Purchased from Netherlands.Dachs Armoured engineering vehicle5Purchased from Netherlands.Bergepanzer 2 Armoured recovery vehicle4Purchased from Netherlands.TMM-3M Truck launched bridge>5The TMM-3M bridge is mounted on the KrAZ-63221 truck. Purchased from Ukraine in 2015. Additional systems received from Finland in 2017.Mercedes-Benz ActrosRecovery vehicle2
Unmanned ground vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity NotesTHeMISUnmanned ground vehicle3
Ships
Mine countermeasures vessels Class Image Ship Origin Type Notes EML Admiral CowanEML SakalaEML Ugandi Minehunter Three ships purchased from the United Kingdom in 2006. Modernized between 2018 and 2020 to extend the service lives of the ships to 2035.
Auxiliary vessels