Defence Tech

Legal support for defence tech companies in Estonia and the EU. RASK advises on compliance, licensing, procurement, and dual-use technologies.

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Defence tech companies operating in Estonia or seeking to enter the Estonian and EU defence markets rely on RASK for precise, sector-specific legal counsel. We support both established defence contractors and agile startups navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding dual-use goods, unmanned systems, cyber capabilities, and sensitive software.

RASK’s experienced team advises across all key areas of defence tech compliance and operations, including ITAR, EU defence regulations, Estonian export control, arms trade compliance, and licensing for defence and dual-use technologies. We assist clients throughout the entire lifecycle of defence sector operations — from incorporation, investment structuring, and intellectual property protection to government tenders, defence procurement, and re-export compliance.

We regularly help clients navigate Estonian and EU regulatory frameworks, secure export authorisations, manage technical assistance agreements, and assess legal risk across the defence and dual-use space. Our services cover licensing for UAVs, surveillance and cyber defence operations, military-grade equipment, and dual-use software. We advise on contractual strategy for state procurement, public tenders, and data-related compliance, ensuring alignment with both national and cross-border requirements.

RASK also works closely with Ukrainian founders and international defence startups entering Estonia, providing strategic legal guidance on market entry, funding, founder structures, and operational compliance.


We are proud to support and collaborate with key drivers of Estonia’s defence innovation ecosystem, including Estonian Defence Week, Darkstar, and the Estonian Defence Tech Meetup, strengthening our ties to the sector’s most forward-thinking communities.


Whether launching a defence startup, scaling a dual-use platform, or integrating into NATO-aligned supply chains, our clients trust us to keep their operations compliant, investor-ready, and built for long-term resilience.


Team:



Artur Sanglepp – attorney-at-law


Artur has extensive experience as a legal expert in regulated industries, including the financial and fintech sectors, as well as in real estate and commerce. In recent years, he has focused on advising defence technology companies, supporting them in product development, market entry, and building international partnerships.

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Ramon Rask – partner & co-head of defence tech


Ramon is a founding partner of RASK Attorneys-at-Law and a highly regarded advisor in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy. He advices clients on every aspect of their business needs, from structuring investments and transactions to navigating and resolving complex disputes. In addition to his legal practice, Ramon is an Officer (in reserve) in the Estonian Defence Forces, where he has served and continues to be actively involved.


Timo Kullerkupp – partner & co-head of technology practice


Timo is a highly valued adviser to companies operating in the technology sector and has substantial experience as a legal consultant & mentor for over 100 startups. Timo consults corporate clients on legal issues related to co-founder relationships and daily economic activities, as well as complex sector-specific matters of contract law and the conduct of major international transactions.

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