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Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over €70 Million Arms Deal Scandal

Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over €70 Million Arms Deal Scandal

The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Estonia's Defence Minister resigned following a controversial €70 million ammunition procurement deal involving an Indian-linked firm.

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The scandal centers on the failure to deliver the promised shells to Ukraine, raising questions about the vetting process for international defence contracts.

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The Estonian government has launched an internal audit to investigate the procurement procedures and the firm's role in the failed supply chain.