During a conference held on Friday at the Estonian Ministry of Defence, plans for the development of Estonia’s armed forces were presented, including key military capabilities and defence investments. First, from 2027, Estonian conscripts will be inducted under a 12-month service model, with a planned intake of 4,100 conscripts, who may also be deployed for combat readiness duties, marking a shift from training-only service to active operational roles. In addition, conscripts« allowances will