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Moldova defense spending increase

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In early August 2026, Moldova announced a plan to raise defence spending to 1 % of GDP by ~~2030. The announcement coincided with~~ 2030, alongside a municipal bond launch, a visit by Latvia’s foreign minister, and statements ~~about ensuring~~ on water supply and railway losses. ~~A few days later, on~~ On 5 August, the Moldovan cabinet approved a concrete modernisation programme for the National Army, allocating more than 10 billion ~~lei. The programme,~~ lei as part of the 2026‑2030 National Defence ~~Strategy,~~ Strategy. The five‑year plan targets equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements and overall capability enhancements to meet the 1 % GDP goal. The same day, Defence Minister Anatolie Nosati described the programme as an essential step to consolidate defence capabilities, boost reaction capacity against hybrid threats, and protect democratic values. The approved actions also aim to integrate Moldova more closely into the EU’s security architecture, strengthen bilateral and regional defence cooperation, increase participation in peace‑keeping missions and enhance the country’s contribution to regional security.

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