India, Dec. 22 -- India and Estonia are exploring avenues for defence cooperation, including the possibility of co-development and co-production of weapons and systems, with both countries working on their first-ever agreement to build and advance ties through technology partnerships, industrial collaboration and joint research and development, people aware of the matter said.

The tiny north European Baltic country, which shares its eastern border with Russia, has also identified India as one of its potential suppliers of military equipment including air defence systems, artillery and ammunition, although developing its local industry to meet military needs is a top priority, the people said.

Estonia, like other European Union member st...