The more than 20 radar systems in the National Army have been unable to detect drones that have recently landed on Moldovan territory because they date back to the 60s and 80s, and since then the tactics of attack have changed. Even the new radar in their equipment is no match as the drones' composite materials do not allow them to be detected, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii says, IPN reports.
"The more than 20 different radar systems have a different purpose - to detect conventional targets, such as airplanes, ballistic missiles, which were previously used at high altitudes, but now the tactics have changed and missiles have evolved, and radars cannot detect them. These systems are from the 60s and 80s and were designed for a different kind of warfare," the minister told reporters.
According to Anatolie Nosatii, the latest drone spotted in Chisinau is similar to those spotted in the past weeks. "One can see that it is part of the same raid that took place massively on November 10.All the drones, at first glance, look similar, but I ask citizens not to disturb them as they can be dangerous. As long as we have a border war, as long as Russia is attacking both military and civilian targets of Ukraine, there is a danger that they will deviate from their original trajectory or especially target the territory of the Republic of Moldova.Among them may be those that pose a danger. Therefore, I reiterate the importance of notifying state bodies to take necessary measures and protect citizens", Anatolie Nosatii said.
The official added that the authorities are looking for solutions to procure new detection systems. "The process of identification, including and contracting has already taken place. It is the procurement and delivery process that lasts. I will come with clarifications at the conclusion of the process. It is not fair to go into details, there are technical data that can be used by the enemy", Anatolie Nosatii said. The minister said only that it concerns two systems: one for observation and the other for destruction.
