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Estonian defense tech firm Hevi Optronics to build new factory near Tallinn

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6 August 2026

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technology

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Defense Tech

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Estonia

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Estonian defense tech firm Hevi Optronics is building a new factory near Tallinn to scale production and development of electro-optical intelligence and surveillance systems, responding to increased European defense demand and aiming to reduce supply chain dependencies outside Europe.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Hevi Optronics' factory consolidation and capacity boost opens new supplier and engineering job opportunities in European defense tech. You should engage potential system integrator partners and local technical recruits before the new facility is operational.

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1 source · 6 Aug 2026

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