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Defense, Security & Resilience Committee
The mission of the Defense, Security & Resilience Committee is to strengthen transatlantic cooperation, enhance security-related business engagement, and support resilience across defense, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure sectors by facilitating dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among AmCham members and stakeholders.
VALUE & PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
Participation in the committee offers members:
● Direct access to defense and security decision-makers and experts ● Improved understanding of defense-sector dynamics and opportunities ● Enhanced visibility within the Estonian and transatlantic security ecosystem ● Opportunities to form partnerships and participate in joint initiatives ● A platform to shape discussions on resilience, innovation, and security policy
ACTIVITIES
The committee will operate through: ● Expert roundtables and closed-door discussions ● Public panels, seminars, and workshops ● Briefings on policy, regulatory, and market developments ● Networking events connecting local and U.S. companies ● Collaboration with government agencies, embassies, and allied organizations
FOCUS AREAS
● Defense and dual-use technologies ● Cybersecurity and cyber defense ● Critical infrastructure protection ● Transportation and logistics security ● Energy security and resilience ● Digital governance, data protection, and emerging technologies ● Supply-chain security and resilience ● Innovation, R&D, and public–private partnerships
HOW TO JOIN
Active members of AmCham with specialities that align with the Defense, Security, & Resilience Committee are eligble for free of charge membership. Non-members can apply with the AmCham office at amcham@amcham.ee to receive more information.
RECENT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
September 22, 2026 – Defense & Security Committee briefing at NATO CCDCOE: 5G（https://amcham.ee/events/sept-22-amcham-defence-security-committee-briefing-5g/）
May 27, 2026 – Committee Meeting at Muuga Port（https://amcham.ee/events/may-27-amcham-defense-security-resilience-committee-meeting-at-muuga-port/）
March 26, 2026 – AmCham Defense & Security Speaker Luncheon（https://amcham.ee/events/march-26-amcham-defense-security-speaker-luncheon-2026/） Featuring Estonian Minister of Defense, Hanno Pevkur
February 5, 2026 – Launch of the Defence, Recilience and Security Committee（https://amcham.ee/amcham-estonia-launches-defense-security-and-resilience-committee/）
Committee Members:
Jesse Kivisaari, COBALT Law Firm
Urmas Kõlli, Datel
Alex Saklambanakis, Raytheon- an RXT Business