Moldova's President Maia Sandu seeks legislation to develop anti‑drone capabilities

President Maia Sandu announced that Moldova will amend its legislation to enable the production of interceptor drones and jamming systems and to allow public‑private partnerships and foreign investment in the defence sector. The move aims to counter repeated incursions by Russian drones, including a Shahed drone that crossed the country from north to south on 13 May.

The government plans to draw on Ukrainian expertise and to attract investors with the necessary technology, as Moldova currently lacks both the equipment and specialised experts. Sandu said the war in neighbouring Ukraine has highlighted the need for high‑technology anti‑drone measures and that legislative changes are required to permit private sector involvement and foreign capital.

These steps are part of a broader effort to strengthen national security in the face of Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics, which have included illegal over‑flights and debris falling on Moldovan territory.