Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Hanno Pevkur, the minister of Defence of Estonia (L) and Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Next EDF commander, Brigadier General Andrus Merilo during Estonian Defence Forces EDF and Allied forces NATO eFP battlegroup joint exercise Spring Storm in Pärnu, Estonia on May 15, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Next EDF commander, Brigadier General Andrus Merilo during Estonian Defence Forces EDF and Allied forces NATO eFP battlegroup joint exercise Spring Storm in Pärnu, Estonia on May 15, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Andrus Merilo

Andrus Merilo

13.02.2024, Tapa. The Riigikogu National Defense Committee has unanimously supported the candidacy of Colonel Andrus Merilo for the position of commander of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF). Photo: Ain Liiva/Virumaa Teataja

Andrus Merilo

Andrus Merilo

13.02.2024, Tapa. The Riigikogu National Defense Committee has unanimously supported the candidacy of Colonel Andrus Merilo for the position of commander of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF). Photo: Ain Liiva/Virumaa Teataja

Andrus Merilo

Andrus Merilo

13.02.2024, Tapa. The Riigikogu National Defense Committee has unanimously supported the candidacy of Colonel Andrus Merilo for the position of commander of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF). Photo: Ain Liiva/Virumaa Teataja

Andrus Merilo

Andrus Merilo

13.02.2024, Tapa. The Riigikogu National Defense Committee has unanimously supported the candidacy of Colonel Andrus Merilo for the position of commander of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF). Photo: Ain Liiva/Virumaa Teataja