TalTech established centre for defence and security technologies

"Together, we will make Estonia stronger and safer," said the Rector. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Estonian Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior, Estonian Military Academy, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, and Estonian Aviation Academy, alongside university leadership.

The newly established centre aims to serve as a coordinating and promoting platform for activities within the field. Through collaboration with partners, it will intensify interdisciplinary research and development efforts while fostering synergy to enhance existing competencies and develop new ones in the sector. The centre is led by Henri Schasmin, TalTech's Defence and Security Coordinator.

The centre plans to collaborate with partners to submit joint R&D project proposals. Major goals include establishing a focused centre of excellence in the field by 2026, applying for Teaming funding for internal security, and advancing doctoral studies in the sector.

Tallinn University of Technology began actively focusing on defence and security technologies 25 years ago, with more coordinated efforts starting after Estonia joined NATO in 2005. Research has been conducted on monitoring equipment, jammers, sensors, radars, armored panels, ammunition, maritime defence studies, building resilience, and camouflage techniques. Last year, TalTech organized a successful international defence technology conference-EstMil.tech-with its partners. The next conference is scheduled for January 2026.