AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEstonia’s Defence Budget Squeeze: Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi says public finances are under strain after defence spending jumped to about 5.4% of GDP, with security and social costs piling on top of pre-war fiscal weakness. Hazardous Waste Capacity Boost: Tartu’s hazardous waste incineration plant has expanded from ~2,000 to 15,000–20,000 tons a year to close Estonia’s disposal gap. Drone Testing Gets a Dedicated Space: The Estonian Aviation Academy opened a netted drone test area near Tartu Airport to speed up UAV development under safer, more flexible conditions. Digital Identity & Biometrics Watch: ID Tech Digest highlights identity verification rollouts and on-device age verification moves across Europe and beyond. Counter-Drone Tech Push: Airbus and Alta Ares plan to link AI-guided counter-drone interceptors into Airbus air-defence networks, aiming to cut the time from detection to engagement. Public Shelter Pilot in Tallinn: Tallinn installed a modular reinforced-concrete blast shelter in a public green space, using a standardized Ukraine design as a test for wider rollout. Maternal Care Beyond Survival: Suun Health is reframing pregnancy and postpartum support with digital + in-person services for families. R&D Debate for Estonia: Experts argue boosting R&D could help Estonia tackle rising public debt and slow growth.
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