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France agreed to deliver the French-made AMX 10-RC light combat tanks to Ukraine
In early January, French president Emmanuel Macron committed to provide the Ukrainian forces with French armor, and the 1981 AMX10RC will arrive within 2 months. They have seen action in the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Sahel, and are equipped with a 105mm gun and 7.62mm...
Estonian Defense Forces commander warns about the next phase of Russian aggression
MARTIN HEREM: Russia’s defeat in Ukraine would not put an end to the danger that lurks us. “We have no right to underestimate Russia’s aggressiveness in the future, and there is also no reason to think that the defeat of the Russians in Ukraine would...
Reservists from Denmark, Estonia, Canada and Latvia train at NATO exercise
Reserve officers and NCOs from Denmark, Estonia, Canada and Latvia take part of the exercise Knight Lion 22 from 16 to 25 November in Adazi military base, Latvia. “ Reserves are playing a very important role in manning the headquarters of the Multinational Division...
CIOR´s incoming presidential team visits NATO HQ
The Estonian Reserve Officers Association´s team is preparing to take over the CIOR presidency in early August, at the Athens Summer Congress. A part of that is to get familiarised with NATO headquarters. By: Lieutenant Commander Ingrid Mühling, Estonian Defence...
Ukraine: Estonian reserve officers raise € 1 154 564
**** UPDATE: As of 11th of March, € 1 154 564 euros have been raised **** Estonian reserve officers have raised over 700 000 euros to support wounded Ukrainian soldiers and help them get medical care.
Estonian Reserve Officers acknowledged Country’s best active Servicemen
Towards the end of last year, Estonian reserve officers acknowledged the country’s defence forces’ best service members with the Officer of the Year and Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year awards. By: Lieutenant Commander Ingrid Mühling, Estonian Defence...
Past CIOR President Argent awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Immediate Past President of CIOR, Colonel (Ret.) Chris Argent, UK Army, has been awarded with the title “Officer of the Order of the British Empire” (OBE). Argent receives the award for his dedicated service to the UK Reserve Forces Association (UKRFA) and his...
Reservists deliver agile Airpower during Castle Forge
A hulking C-130J Super Hercules sits on the moonlit tarmac at Larissa Air Base, Greece. A string of human figures emerges from a nearby hangar. Like ants, they make a quick procession into the back of the plane, which is already loaded with aircraft generators, tool...
Reservists help in-flight Baby deliveries during Afghanistan Evacuations
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Two separate Air Force Reserve Command airlift wings successfully evacuated hundreds of Americans and allies during the early days of the Afghanistan evacuation operation … and each landed with one more passenger than was manifested....