# Datasel SRL

Type: Company

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/datasel-srl
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## Timeline

- **2026-09-02**: Eesti Ekspress report and Pevkur resignation — Eesti Ekspress reported on the botched procurement; Hanno Pevkur announced his resignation on Estonian public broadcaster ERR, citing political responsibility.
- **2026-08-31**: The Telegraph reports scandal — The Telegraph reported that Datasel SRL had not previously produced or sold a single shell and described the failed payments from the EU military fund.
- **2025**: Faulty shells discovered — An inspection of a shipment found the rounds to be faulty, and none were sent to Ukraine.
- **2024-11**: First delivery deadline missed — The first batch was due to reach Ukraine in November, but Datasel reported problems and repeatedly delayed delivery.
- **2024-10**: Second deal signed — Estonia signed a second contract with Datasel and advanced another €10 million.
- **2024-08**: First contract signed with Datasel — Estonia signed its first contract with Datasel SRL and paid €15 million upfront despite the supplier having no track record in shell production.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Estonia's €70M Advance to Unproven Supplier Spurs Procurement Crisis
2026-09-04 01:14:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Estonia advanced €70 million to a supplier with no production history, ignored missed deadlines, and received faulty artillery shells. The case is a high-stakes lesson in supplier qualification, advance payment risk, and procurement accountability.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/estonia-eur70m-procurement-risk-unproven-supplier

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