Border Security Upgrade: Estonia has installed its first stationary anti-drone detection and monitoring systems on the eastern border with Russia, with mobile trailer radar units added for low-altitude threats; the initial fixed rollout covers three southeastern border sections, and the full network is planned to be finished next year. Public Support for Defence: A national defense survey finds 81% of Estonians back armed resistance if attacked, and 62% say they’d contribute to defence based on their skills, with support for reserve training and allied air exercises also high. Drone-Driven Regional Tension: Baltic airspace incursions linked to the wider Ukraine war are fueling debate over jamming and navigation interference, while Zelenskyy says drone incidents are part of Russia’s political pressure and that Ukraine tries to intercept drones headed toward partners, including Estonia. Local Governance & Housing: Proposed changes to the Nature Conservation Act would let local governments in densely populated areas reduce shoreline and waterfront building exclusion zones without Environmental Board approval, sparking arguments about fair treatment between urban and rural areas. Energy & Cost Pressures: Electricity prices in Estonia are set to swing sharply on Monday, peaking in the evening, and a study also flags gaps in Estonia’s postpartum support system. Tech & Business: Persistent Systems is integrating 90+ employees from Estonia’s Concise to expand its Eastern Europe delivery network, while Estonian startups are looking to partner with India across AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, and defence.