The Estonian defence industry is focused on developing international competitiveness and exports. In this way, the development of the defence industry – in addition to strengthening national security – contributes to economic development, exports and, through international relations, contributes to business cooperation in securing Allied relations.
The Estonian defence industry primarily focuses on the production, maintenance, repair and critical goods of defence equipment. The strengths of the Estonian defence industry are cyber defence solutions, autonomous systems, sensors, communication and surveillance technologies, electronics, individual equipment, vehicle maintenance and repair. The main target markets of the companies are Scandinavia and the Baltic countries, although Estonian companies are also active in the United States and the Middle East markets.