Estonia receives first €351.6 million under EU defence fund

Estonia has received its first €351.6 million payment under the European Commission's Security Action for Europe defence instrument.

By Sama News Agency

August 17, 2026

Medieval stone towers with red-tiled conical roofs stand in a fortified castle complex, with a white sculptural element in the foreground and lush green grass surrounding the grounds. — Ilustrasi. Toompea Castle in Tallinn, Estonia, exemplifies the country's strategic heritage. Estonia has received €351.6 million from the EU's defence fund to strengthen its security capabilities in response to regional threats. (Foto: Andrei Stroe / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 ee))

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Estonia received its first payment of €351.6 million under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument, the European Commission said on Wednesday. The payment marks the initial disbursement to the Baltic state under the EU funding mechanism.

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