Baltic Security & Energy: Estonia released images of a Russian-flagged LNG carrier, the Marshal Vasilevskiy, fitted with sandbagged heavy machine guns and guards—seen as a new, confrontational step in how Moscow protects its civilian fleet in the Baltic. NATO Command: Germany and the Netherlands took command of an additional NATO eastern-flank headquarters in Estonia, boosting readiness and command-and-control for Estonia and Latvia. Defense Tech & AI: Finland, Estonia and NestAI signed a letter of intent to jointly develop adaptive AI, command-and-control tools, and autonomous unmanned systems for interoperable allied operations. Manned/Unmanned Software: Estonian defense tech firm Vegvisir secured venture backing to build a unified operational interface connecting manned and unmanned systems across domains. Agriculture Finance: Estonia’s InSoil expanded regenerative agriculture lending with €120m, backed by financing for thousands of agri SMEs. Biologics Manufacturing: Icosagen completed a €45m expansion to strengthen integrated biologics development and GMP manufacturing at a new site. Retail Watch: Estonia’s grocery leader Coop reported modest revenue growth but weaker operating profit, reflecting pressure on food and essential goods demand. Public Health: Latvia reported salmonella cases linked to “Reeva” instant noodles consumed dry, with cross-border outbreak signals including Estonia. Aviation Deal (Regional): Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement for 16 Gripen E jets, with deliveries starting in early 2027.