Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Estonia

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap on the operational effectiveness of the UK's Forward Land Forces in Estonia.

Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap will modernise the UK's Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia to strengthen the defence and deterrence of Estonia as part of NATO. The decision followed extensive analysis, including comprehensive joint wargaming, which showed that the new Mobile Anti-Armour Force will deliver greater operational effect than the current armoured construct. The new force will provide greater mobility, enhanced survivability, greater endurance, and increased lethality resulting in a more capable force better suited to Estonia's operational environment.

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