BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 11. The Government of
Estonia has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Defense to
amend the Defense Forces Statute, introducing a new structural unit
within the Estonian Defense Forces, the Future Capabilities and
Innovation Command.
According to Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur, the new command
will focus on developing and implementing next-generation defense
capabilities in cooperation with the national defense industry.
“Modern conflicts have demonstrated how rapidly the battlefield
is evolving and how vital it is to develop innovative defense
solutions. The purpose of the Future Capabilities and Innovation
Command is to test, develop, and bring future capabilities into
operational use through close collaboration with the defense
industry,” Minister Pevkur said.
The new command will coordinate expertise and develop methods to
address critical capability gaps swiftly and effectively.
“Our role is to consolidate knowledge and create processes that
allow us to respond to emerging capability needs in an accelerated
manner while ensuring high-quality solutions. Our activities will
cover the entire chain — from identifying capability gaps to
acquiring the necessary solutions — taking into account the overall
needs and resources of the Defense Forces. Innovation does not
always mean inventing something new; it often means recognizing,
refining, and applying the value that already exists in Estonia —
whether that’s knowledge, equipment, infrastructure, or best
practices,” said Major Ivo Peets, Commander of the Future
Capabilities and Innovation Command.
The Future Capabilities and Innovation Command will be
responsible for managing capability growth within the Defense
Forces, ensuring ongoing modernization, and maintaining situational
awareness. The new structure will also serve as a bridge between
the defense and civilian sectors, combining expertise and resources
to accelerate the development and implementation of key
projects.
