EU allocates EUR 20 million to strengthen Moldova’s air defence under European Peace Facility

EU allocates an additional 15 million euros in aid for ARSM

Brussels – The EU Council today made a decision to allocate 15 million euros in aid under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to strengthen the defense capacities and capabilities of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (ARM) and its operational readiness, reported the MIA correspondent from Brussels. – Today we agreed to provide North Macedonia with additional EU support worth 15 million euros for its Army, said the High Representative for…

The Council of the European Union approved the allocation of EUR 20 million to Moldova under the European Peace Fund for the modernization of short-range air defense systems.

This year, under the European Peace Fund, Moldova plans to allocate a total of 60 million euros in funding.

EU allocates EUR 20 million to strengthen Moldova’s air defence under European Peace Facility

On 7 April, the Council approved a €40 million assistance package to enhance Moldova’s infantry mobility and air defence-related command and control capabilities. This funding will provide light tactical mobility vehicles and command and control systems to support the integration of short-range air defence systems.   Moscow’s war has direct implications for Moldova. Overall, our assistance through the European Peace Facility now totals nearly €…

This is stated on the website of the European Council.” The Council adopted the seventh assistance measure under the European Peace Fund (EFM) to support the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova in order to modernize the country's air defense capabilities. The approved aid measure worth 20 million euros will be aimed at financing launchers and near-range air defense missiles,” the statement said. It is noted that earlier, on April 7, Moldova …