Magnus-Valdemar Saar
Magnus-Valdemar Saar is the Director General of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK), playing a crucial role in overseeing and facilitating the procurement of defense equipment and supplies for Estonia. His leadership ensures that the country's military capabilities are adequately supported and modernized, especially in the context of regional security challenges. Recently, he was in the news for participating in a press briefing alongside the Estonian Minister of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, to provide an update on the current status of ammunition procurement in Estonia.
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Recent news mentions
Former director Magnus-Valdemar Saar recalls working at RKIK during a time when defense spending was generally a fixed percentage of GDP.
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Estonia· 2025-12-11Magnus-Valdemar Saar left his position as the head of the National Defence Investment Centre with the conviction that the agency he led is in good shape and ready for the future.
ajaloo suurim kaitse-eelarve tuleb kaitsevõimeks pöörataEstonia· 2025-07-17Magnus-Valdemar Saar confirmed that he is leaving his position as the director of the Defense Investment Center after four years of service.
olen seadnud endale piirangu, et esialgu kaitsetööstusesse tööle ei läheEstonia· 2025-06-04
Magnus-Valdemar Saar discussed the logistics of NATO countries using the Antonov An-124 aircraft.
VIDEO ⟩ Ukraina transpordilennuk tõi HIMARSid EestisseEstonia· 2025-04-30Magnus-Valdemar Saar expressed gratitude to all companies contributing to Estonia's national defense.
Ettevõtteid tunnustati Riigikaitse NurgakividegaEstonia· 2025-03-20Magnus-Valdemar Saar is the director of the Defense Investment Center who provided information to the committee.
moonavaidlus pani Hanno Pevkuri uuesti surve allaEstonia· 2025-03-17
Magnus-Valdemar Saar is the Director General of the Center for Defense Investments.
JÄRELVAADATAV JA -BLOGI ⟩ Kaitseminister Pevkur annab ülevaate laskemoona soetamisestEstonia· 2025-03-17
Magnus-Valdemar Saar is presenting the current status of ammunition procurement alongside Hanno Pevkur.
OTSEPILT JA -BLOGI ⟩ Kaitseminister Pevkur annab ülevaate laskemoona soetamisestEstonia· 2025-03-17