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The new urban warfare training facility in Rabasaare elevates Estonian Defence Forces’ training capabilities to a whole new level.
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) inaugurated the modern urban combat training facility near Estonian Defence Forces’ central training area.
According to a relevant announcement, the new facility, designed to simulate urban environments, offers versatile training opportunities for military personnel to prepare for national defence.
The facility includes various buildings (Kill House) equipped with elements essential for urban warfare training. Indicatively, seven multi-storey buildings, a bridge connecting the central polygon to Rabasaare, and an extensive road network in Rabasaare village have been constructed.
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The design and construction contract, with a total value of EUR 4.8 million, was awarded to YIT Eesti. The architectural design was carried out by Projektibüroo.
The training facility allows units to practise techniques such as rappelling from buildings, breaching walls and carrying out other combat situations. All buildings have movable walls, enabling the creation of different training scenarios.
Despite the complex terrain and various weather conditions, the project utilized innovative technologies to further strengthen the defence of Estonia.
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