| 16th Air Defence Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Õhutõrjepataljon | |
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| Active | 1928–1940 1992–present |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
| Role | Anti-aircraft warfare |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 1st Infantry Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Tapa |
| Anniversaries | 1 October |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Kristjan Leimann |
The 16th Air Defence Battalion (Estonian: Õhutõrjepataljon; formerly known as the Air Defence Division, Õhutõrjedivisjon) is the Estonian Defence Forces air-defence artillery force which has a supportive military formation role among the Estonian Land Forces. Other units might have an anti-aircraft missile component, but the Air Defence Battalion is a unit dedicated to air-defence and relying on other units for infantry support, especially when defending. The main task of this formation is to provide air-defence protection and light gun support for the infantry brigades operating on the battlefield.