The Riigikogu State Budget Special Committee discussed financial issues in the defense sector on Monday. They wanted to know what was happening with the State Audit Office's audit and recently published matters.
The meeting was not attended by Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, former RKIK head Magnus-Valdemar Saar, or State Secretary Keit Kasemets.
RKIK head Elmar Vaher said that on Wednesday, committee members can visit RKIK. There they will see classified documents.
The commission will also see a timeline showing how decisions were made. It is currently unclear who made those decisions.
Reinsalu asked Saar in writing before the meeting. He wanted to know why the ministry did not investigate the background of the transactions. Saar replied that his experience was different. Pevkur actively intervened in the transactions.
Saar said weekly meetings took place. New opportunities and risks were discussed. Pevkur himself proposed deals and sent offers to RKIK.
Kuusk said ammunition offers were sent to everyone with a public email address. These offers went to RKIK. The center had to assess whether ammunition production was possible.
Another question was who contacted Datasel. Saar said Pevkur recommended it. Pevkur denies this.
Reinsalu asked Kuusk if Pevkur pressured RKIK. Kuusk said he had no reason to doubt Pevkur's words.
RKIK wanted to terminate ammunition brokering in 2025. Pevkur did not agree with this. Kuusk said it needs to be checked whether this proposal was indeed submitted.
Head of the Government Office Erkki Tori said the government was unaware of the problems in 2025. The State Audit Office later conducted an audit that revealed risks.
Reinsalu asked about ammunition in Romania. Vaher said part of the ammunition does not belong to Estonia. RKIK has inspected the ammunition twice. The first time it was found unsuitable for use.