At the annual conference on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation held in Estonia on May 24, 2024, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas highlighted the critical importance of investing in advanced defense technology. With recent government funding exceeding 650 million euros allocated towards the defense industry, Kallas linked these investments to both national security and economic benefits. She underscored the need for coordinated European efforts to maintain strict arms export controls and foster innovation in defense technologies, including drones and unmanned systems, to counter evolving threats. The emphasis on defense tech investment comes amid persistent regional tensions, notably Russia's illegal border incursions and military maneuvers near Estonia. Kallas' statements reflect a strategy to leverage technological development to enhance defense capabilities and stimulate economic growth in Estonia.

At the annual conference on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation held in Estonia on May 24, 2024, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas highlighted the critical importance of investing in advanced defense technology. With recent government funding exceeding 650 million euros allocated towards the defense industry, Kallas linked these investments to both national security and economic benefits. She underscored the need for coordinated European efforts to maintain strict arms export controls and foster innovation in defense technologies, including drones and unmanned systems, to counter evolving threats. The emphasis on defense tech investment comes amid persistent regional tensions, notably Russia's illegal border incursions and military maneuvers near Estonia. Kallas' statements reflect a strategy to leverage technological development to enhance defense capabilities and stimulate economic growth in Estonia.