ESTDCU explained

ESTDCU (Estonian Digital Camouflage Uniform)
Origin:Estonia
Type:Military camouflage pattern
Service:2007–present
Wars:Iraq War
War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
Mali War
Designer:Andres Lüll
Design Date:2005
Production Date:2006-present
Variants:Woodland ESTDCU
Desert ESTDCU

The ESTDCU (ESTonian Digital Camo Uniform)[1] is an Estonian digital camouflage pattern.[2]

History

The first set of test uniforms was introduced in 2005.[3] The ESTDCU was adopted in the EDF by 2006.[1]

Design

See also: CADPAT.

The camouflage pattern was developed by Andres Lüll on contract with the Logistics Center of the Estonian Defence Forces.

The ESTDCU has an extreme likeness to Canadian military's CADPAT[4] featuring black, olive green, and rust-colored pixels on a light green background.[1] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morrison . Bob . 2020-05-10 . M06 ESTDCU ~ Estonian Digital Camouflage Uniform . 2024-09-24 . Joint Forces News . en-GB.
  2. Web site: 2025-06-29 . 2020-01-12 . en-US . Top 20 Military Camouflage Patterns Around the World . Military Machine.
  3. Web site: Kaitseliitlased saavad paremini maastikku sulanduvad vormid . Postimees . 26 December 2020 . et . 22 July 2008.
  4. Web site: Top 20 Military Camouflage Patterns Around the World . 12 January 2020 .
  5. Web site: Europe's Official Camouflage Patterns | UF PRO Blog .