Moldova remains vulnerable to airspace violations and urgently needs systems capable of identifying “small targets,“ Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii stated in an interview with IPN. While Nosatii acknowledged that Moldova faces budgetary constraints for such acquisitions, Janis Mazeiks, Head of the EU Delegation to Moldova, assured listeners on the national radio that the European Union would provide this technology.
Nosatii revealed that the National Army’s Ground Master 200 radar has a medium operational range, which is insufficient to ensure “comprehensive coverage of the entire state territory.“ He also noted that drones discovered in Moldova have varied models and purposes.
“The most recent ones were designed to divert air defense attention from drones carrying explosive payloads targeting infrastructure. Earlier ones, like the Shahed models, were armed with explosives and posed a significant threat to infrastructure and civilians,” Nosatii explained.
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The Defense Minister added that Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, including the Danube Delta, is near Moldova’s border. Massive attacks occur in this region, and due to jamming, drones often end up in Moldova and Romania.
Addressing these drone incidents, EU Ambassador to Moldova Janis Mazeiks highlighted the importance of Moldova’s actions and reiterated the EU’s commitment to supporting the Moldovan government in preventing such incidents.
“Over the past three years, we have delivered a significant amount of non-lethal equipment, and we will also provide air defense systems, including a drone interception system,” Mazeiks announced on the “La 360 de grade” program on Radio Moldova.
However, officials have not clarified the timeline for delivering this equipment. Mazeiks confirmed the decision but emphasized the need for time to supply the systems. “I don’t believe this equipment will reach Chisinau before 2025. We have finalized the decision, but delivering these systems will take time,” Mazeiks explained.