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Estonia Demands Arms Answers

A public hearing in Estonia will put defense officials under scrutiny as lawmakers pursue unanswered questions about ammunition contracts and the handling of public money.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 8
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Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, has invited Defense Minister Martin Herem to a public hearing on November 9, 2026, covering corruption risks in defense and contracts involving Datasel and ARCA Defence.

The agenda, published on November 6, also names senior officials responsible for procurement, internal audit and secu…

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