Meeting today in Brussels, the Ministers of Defence of Estonia and France confirmed their intention to renew the strategic defence cooperation agreement between the two countries and welcomed the strong cooperation between their respective defence investment agencies in developing defence capabilities.

The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer (Camion Équipé d’un Système d’Artillerie) MK1 is a 155 mm calibre indirect fire system that enables units to rapidly redeploy over long distances and engage targets at ranges exceeding 40 kilometres. The use of a standard calibre allows the system to operate with various types of NATO-standard ammunition. The system’s high degree of automation, combined with operational simplicity, enables crews to be trained within a matter of weeks. Its widespread use among different countries ensures long-term logistical support and availability of spare parts.