Border Security Tech: Estonia installed its first stationary anti-drone detection and monitoring systems on the eastern border with Russia, with mobile radar units also deployed; the plan is to cover the whole border by year-end. Air-Defense Readiness: EDF’s Spring Storm 2026 live-fire exercise at Rutja Beach tested a layered counter-drone mix (Mistral/Piorun, ZU-23-2, CV9035 IFVs, heavy machine guns), reflecting Ukraine-driven lessons. Energy Costs & Rules: Gas network operator Gaasivõrk will add a new fixed monthly fee for households from August (over €7 incl. VAT) while cutting the per-kWh rate; separately, the Ministry of Climate will update energy certificate methodology for commercial buildings to better reflect real operating conditions. Construction & Planning: A bill would let local governments ease shoreline and waterfront building exclusion zones in denser areas without Environmental Board approval, aiming to make housing development easier. Digital Engineering & Jobs: Persistent Systems plans to expand in Estonia via integrating 90+ staff from Tallinn-headquartered Concise, setting up delivery centers in Tallinn and Tartu. EV Retail Expansion: Polestar confirms entry into Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania via Volvax Baltic retail infrastructure, starting with a Tallinn Space in June. Startup-to-India Push: Estonian founders at Latitude59 say they want deeper partnerships with India across AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, defense and digital services.