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Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have intercepted five Russian military aircraft in the last two days; four after launching on Monday and another today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia launched twice on Tuesday 25th June to intercept Russian military aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
RAF jets deployed in Estonia were scrambled twice over the weekend (14-15 June) to intercept Russian fighter aircraft.
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets based at Ämari Air Base in Estonia launched on Monday 10 June to intercept two Russian transport aircraft that were flying close to Estonian airspace.
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster witnessed the depth and breadth of the UK’s longstanding defence relationship with Estonia first-hand after visiting deployed UK personnel this week.
Representatives of Estonian Ministries answered questions from UK nationals living in Estonia about the UK exit from the EU.
The UK stressed the importance of international law within cyberspace and reaffirmed its commitment to working with global partners to ensure cyber security worldwide.
Prime Minister Theresa May met with Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas today in Salzburg.
UK jets to deploy to Iceland and Estonia and 40 troops to Bosnia & Herzegovina
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the UK will be at the forefront of international effort to stand up to those who threaten the rules-based system.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Estonia for the first time
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award was launched in Estonia by the Estonian Scout Association in cooperation with British Embassy Tallinn.
British Embassy Tallinn will hold a series of events in 2018 to celebrate the Estonian Centenary and 100 years of friendship between our two countries.
1st Battalion The Royal Welsh have deployed to Estonia
Prime Minister Theresa May's address to British troops in Estonia, as she reiterates Britain’s ongoing commitment to maintaining European security.
Prime Minister Theresa May reiterates Britain's continued commitment to maintaining European security.
The Foreign Secretary has arrived in Estonia for high-level talks with EU foreign ministers
Theresa May met with Prime Minister Jüri Ratas today. She welcomed Estonia taking over the EU presidency and they spoke about Brexit.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said the UK will stand with NATO partners as he met British personnel deployed with the Alliance in Estonia.
Around 120 UK troops have arrived in Estonia as part of one of the biggest British deployments to Eastern Europe in decades.
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