The Government approved on Wednesday, October 8, the Military Strategy of the Republic of Moldova for 2025–2035. According to Prime Minister Dorin Recean, whenever decisions are made about national defense, “hysterical voices” appear — those who have kept the field in “misery and disorder.”
“Our main goal is to invest first of all in people — in the National Army of the Republic of Moldova. Some want to keep it weak, which clearly benefits an aggressor state. They praise the Kremlin but forget that the Kremlin spends 7% of its GDP and 32% of its budget on wars. Thirty-two percent! That means every third dollar goes to killing children, young people, and civilians in Ukraine. We will continue to develop our National Army, defend our homeland, and contribute to global peace and security,” said Recean.
The new strategy includes a program for technological modernization, strengthening defensive capabilities, and aligning with European and international standards. It sets out 18 priority directions aimed at the multilateral development of the Armed Forces.
It emphasizes that military capacity building will respect Moldova’s neutrality and defensive posture. The Government plans a gradual increase in defense spending, alongside organizational and technological modernization.
The goal is to create an efficient, professional, and Western-compatible military structure. Priorities include:
- Air surveillance and defense,
- Cybersecurity and electronic warfare,
- Special operations forces,
- Training and logistics support.
The document also highlights the modernization of command, control, and communication systems, the expanded role of the Armed Forces in internal crisis management, and Moldova’s contribution to regional security.
A key element of the new strategy is Moldova’s alignment with EU defense standards and active participation in international peacekeeping missions under the UN, OSCE, and EU frameworks.