Cablegate: Blue Lantern Application 050093640 - Reply From

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HELSINKI FOR NICK KILLENBERGER
DEPT FOR PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR

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SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN APPLICATION 050093640 - REPLY FROM
ESTONIA

REF: STATE 33991

1. The following answers keyed to reftel questions for
Estonia are from Erkki Tori, Advisor in the International
Cooperation Department, Estonian Ministry of Defense
(MOD):

--Did you order from Polarsukellus Oy the exact type and
quantity of items listed on this application?

Answer: The EOD Diving Unit has ordered from
Polarsukellus Oy the exact type and quantity of items
mentioned: Two (2 pieces) P/N 2400-xxxx 58FS Viper SC and
Two (2 pieces) P/N 2400-xxxx 58FSVSC2Y Viper SC Spare
Parts (Soft Goods Kits).

--Is Polarsukellus Oy an official supplier/contractor for
the Estonian MOD? Does the MOD have any other contracts
with this company?

Answer: Polarsukellus Oy is an official partner of the
Estonian Ministry of Defence as well as our EOD Diving
Unit. The Estonian MOD currently does not have any other
contracts with this company.

PHILLIPS

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