Moldovan National Army
Moldova's National Army is the armed forces of the Republic of Moldova, comprising land forces and an air component. Following independence in 1991, Moldova adopted a constitutionally neutral status and is not a member of any military alliance. Its defence policy has focused on professionalising the armed forces, aligning with NATO standards through partnership programmes, and contributing to international peacekeeping missions.
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Drone debris found in four Moldovan districts after explosions near Ukrainian border
On the morning of 3 October 2026, drone debris was found in four districts of Moldova — Kaushany (Căușeni), Ștefan Vodă, Hîncești and Anenii Noi — after residents reported explosions. No casualties or injuries were reported. Moldovan authorities said the incident occurred against the backdrop of a large-scale Russian drone barrage on neighbouring Ukraine, and President Maia Sandu said the Russian war was "dangerously approaching Moldova."
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Moldova detects unknown aerial object crossing from Ukraine, briefly closes northern airspace
Moldova's Ministry of Defence reported that an unidentified aerial object crossed the country's airspace from the direction of Ukraine's Vinnytsia Oblast on the night of 20–21 September 2025. The object was tracked through the country's breakaway Transnistria region and into the north before disappearing from radar, prompting a 24-minute airspace restriction and the dispatch of military and law-enforcement units to the impact area.