On June 22, 2026, the Estonian Air Defence Wing received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence missile system at Ämari Air Base. The IRIS-T SLM, procured from German company Diehl Defence through the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), provides Estonia with the capability to engage air threats at greater distances (up to approximately 40 km) and altitudes (up to 20 km) than existing short-range systems. This system improves air defence by restricting adversaries' air attack assets, is tactically agile, and can be rapidly repositioned. It is designed to defend against aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles. The Estonian Defence Forces will receive a total of three firing units, with the remainder expected next year. The delivery improves Estonia's national defence and NATO's collective security. The Air Defence Wing was established in July 2023 and contributes to airspace inviolability through active air defence operations and conscript training.

On June 22, 2026, the Estonian Air Defence Wing received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence missile system at Ämari Air Base. The IRIS-T SLM, procured from German company Diehl Defence through the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), provides Estonia with the capability to engage air threats at greater distances (up to approximately 40 km) and altitudes (up to 20 km) than existing short-range systems. This system improves air defence by restricting adversaries' air attack assets, is tactically agile, and can be rapidly repositioned. It is designed to defend against aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles. The Estonian Defence Forces will receive a total of three firing units, with the remainder expected next year. The delivery improves Estonia's national defence and NATO's collective security. The Air Defence Wing was established in July 2023 and contributes to airspace inviolability through active air defence operations and conscript training.