Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned following scrutiny over national defense procurement practices. The decision comes after strong criticism from the National Audit Office regarding the activities of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) and the Center for Defense Investments. Pevkur stated the criticisms were severe enough to warrant his resignation, taking responsibility for the issues raised. The specifics of the procurement scandal remain under investigation, but concerns center around potential mismanagement and irregularities. This resignation marks a significant development in Estonian politics and raises questions about oversight within the defense sector. The government will now need to appoint a successor to lead the Ministry of Defence.