The National Army received an air surveillance system, which was delivered to Chisinau by air. The radar was purchased with money from the national defense budget through the agency of the French company THALES, which provided information and logistics support, IPN reports, quoting a press release of the Ministry of Defense.

According to Minister Anatolie Nosatyi, the system is vital for strengthening Moldova’s air defense capabilities. “In the current security context, the safety of our citizens is a priority. The latest incidents of violation of our country’s airspace have brought the urgent need to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Republic of Moldova to the authorities’ attention. This system, which will ensure the monitoring of the whole airspace of the country, will complete the series of measures taken to equip the National Army according to international standards,” stated Anatolie Nosatyi.

The air surveillance system was purchased to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and to modernize the National Army.