Jaak Tarien

Former Brigadier General and ex-Commander of the Estonian Air Force, now an executive at an Estonian startup working on military drone technology; speaks about air policing, drone defenses, and NATO responses.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 35min

#84 Estonia’s Ex-Air Force Chief Jaak Tarien: This Is How You Really Deal With Russian Violations

Jaak Tarien, a former Brigadier General and ex-Commander of the Estonian Air Force, delves into recent Russian drone and jet incursions. He analyzes Poland's response to drone threats and advocates for affordable, layered defenses over costly missiles. Jaak shares insights on NATO's air policing strategies and why de-escalation is vital when intercepting Russian jets. He emphasizes the Kremlin's motives behind provocations and stresses the importance of NATO's united response to prevent fear and division among democracies.

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