kaitsepliiatsid

Kaitsepliiatsid are a type of air defense system used by the Estonian military. The name "kaitsepliiatsid" is Estonian and literally means "air barrier". The system consists of a network of radar stations and missile launchers that are designed to detect and engage incoming airborne threats.

The kaitsepliiatsid system is based on the Norwegian PAC-3 system, which was modified to meet the specific needs of the Estonian military. The system uses a combination of radar and surveillance systems to detect and track airborne targets, and can engage targets at a range of up to 60 kilometers.

Each kaitsepliiatsid battery consists of a radar station and three missile launchers. The radar station provides early warning of incoming targets, and the missile launchers house Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles, which use a hit-to-kill approach to destroy their targets. The system is designed to provide a layered defense against medium-range air defense missiles, and can be used to protect high-value assets such as command centers and strategic military installations.

The kaitsepliiatsid system is an important component of Estonia's air defense capabilities, and has been widely recognized as a key element of the country's military modernization efforts. The system has been operational since 2017, and has undergone several upgrades and improvements to enhance its effectiveness.

The kaitsepliiatsid system is an example of Estonia's active approach to defense and deterrence, and its commitment to maintaining a high level of military readiness in the face of an uncertain and rapidly changing security environment.