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British Army uses new drone for first time during Estonian defence exercise
Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber command, as well as the Estonian Defence League.
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British Army uses new drone for first time during Estonian defence exercise
20 May 2026
A British Army Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle guards a road in southern Estonia during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
British Army soldiers march through the dense Estonian foliage during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
British and French Army soldiers pause to confer during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
A British Army Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank crosses a dirt road in southern Estonia during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
A British Army Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank guards an intersection in southern Estonia during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
British Army soldiers prepare a signal extender antenna array before launching an AR3 Evolution reconnaissance drone during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
An AR3 Evolution reconnaissance drone awaits maintenance work during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
British Army soldiers prepare to launch an AR3 Evolution reconnaissance drone during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
An AR3 Evolution reconnaissance drone used by British Army forces in Estonia flies overhead during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
A British Army soldier watches his AR3 Evolution reconnaissance drone come in for landing during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.
British Army soldiers carry an AR3 Evolution reconnaissance drone during Exercise Spring Storm 26. Spring Storm is the largest annual exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces, testing the leadership and combat readiness of the Estonian Army, Air Force, Navy and Cyber Command, as well as the Estonian Defence League. Forces from NATO's multinational battlegroup in Estonia also participated, ensuring that, should Estonia need to defend its territory, its troops will be ready to seamlessly integrate Allied combat power. Spring Storm 26 took place throughout Estonia and in northern Latvia from 4 May to 1 June 2026.