Ants Laaneots
Profile
Ants Laaneots is an Estonian politician and former military officer currently serving as a member of the Riigikogu. A veteran of the Soviet Army, he played a pivotal role in the development of the Estonian Defence Forces following the country's restoration of independence, serving as Commander-in-Chief from 2006 to 2011. Since entering politics in 2014, he has focused on national security and defense policy, advocating for strong international alliances and the modernization of Estonia's military doctrine.
Details
- Born
- 1948-01-16 · 78 years old
- Birth place
- Kilingi-Nõmme, Estonia
- Education
- Higher Military School (Kharkiv), Malinovsky Military Academy of Armored Forces, NATO Defence College, Finnish National Defence College
- Career
- Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces, military advisor to the Prime Minister, Soviet Army officer
