Border Security Upgrade: Estonia has activated its first stationary anti-drone detection and monitoring systems on the southeastern border with Russia, with the goal of covering the rest of the land frontier by year-end; where fixed gear isn’t ready, mobile surveillance is being used. Tech & Industry Risk: European intelligence officials warn Russia is stepping up efforts to steal Western technology and defense know-how via front companies, intermediaries, cyber operations, and covert procurement networks—targeting advanced manufacturing equipment and dual-use research. Ukraine War Lessons: A Ukrainian defense official says Western drone units and command centers should stay mobile and be protected by deeper underground command posts, since high-value drone operations are constantly hunted. Energy & Infrastructure Protection: Seventeen countries launched a framework to improve security for critical underwater infrastructure, including subsea telecom and energy cables—an area Estonia is directly involved in. EU Climate Policy Pressure: Estonia joined France, Germany and Spain in urging EU ETS reforms for more flexibility to protect heavy industry competitiveness. Construction & Renovation Pipeline: Estonia’s national building renovation plan targets about €9bn total investment by 2035, with state support around €1.5bn, aiming to cut housing energy use by roughly 20–22%. Startup Expansion: Estonian startups are looking to partner with India and tap its market, with Latitude59 exploring a networking event there in 2027.