Exercise Hedgehog 2025. Image: Estonian Defence Forces
NATO is contemplating the potential for stationing a German-Dutch allied corps within the Estonian metropolis of Pärnu.
“NATO may decide to deploy a German-Dutch corps of allied forces on Estonian territory – in the event of a positive scenario, the city of Pärnu should become the base of the corps. It is expected that the final decision will be made within the current year,” the assertion says.
According to ERR, the deployment of the allied corps in Estonia entails the creation of infrastructure for 100-200 folks, together with headquarters buildings, technical premises and the mandatory communications. It is famous that the Estonian Ministry of Defence has deliberate 17 million euros for the development of infrastructure for the corps.
“This will affect not only our allies performing command functions, but also Estonian servicemen, including conscripts. This is a strategically significant step for the Defence Forces,” the broadcaster quotes Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur as saying.
