Narva Border Tech: Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board has started using a new drone-surveillance radar system along the Narva River, with more coverage planned by next year to eliminate “blind spots.” EU Defence Finance: Estonia received its first €351.6m payment under the EU SAFE defence instrument, aimed at faster, joint procurement to strengthen resilience and modernise armed forces. Food & Agri Pressure: Estonia’s pork sector is squeezed again as cheap imports undercut local production costs after last year’s African swine fever recovery gaps. AI Infrastructure in Tallinn: Estonia is set to host the Baltics’ first AI factory, with a 22-MW capacity plan tied to building a local AI ecosystem, not just generic data storage. Hydrogen Pipeline Planning: Work is underway on Estonia’s special plan for hydrogen pipeline routes across 24 municipalities, with route options expected next year and links to a Nordic–Baltic hydrogen corridor. Construction & Sports Facilities: FCI Levadia’s long-delayed Lasnamäe training hall is scheduled to start in spring 2027 and finish by end-2027, with city compensation helping fund the €4m project. Security & Drones: NATO and Baltic partners continue responding to drone incursions and false-flag fears, including recent alerts and interceptions tied to Russian electronic warfare claims. Ukraine Museum Transfers: Ukraine approved free transfers of captured Russian T-72 tanks to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands for public exhibitions.