The United Kingdom to Send Countering Drones Experts to Moldova

The United Kingdom will send a contingent of military experts specializing in countering unmanned aerial vehicles to the Republic of Moldova to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities amid growing regional tensions. The decision reflects London’s commitment to ensuring the security of the alliance’s eastern flank and supporting vulnerable countries neighboring Ukraine in countering modern air threats, writes moldova1.md. At the same time, the British government has confirmed an investment of £600 million to speed up the delivery of drones to the Ukrainian armed forces – the largest contribution of its kind in 2025, as part of international efforts to counter Russian aggression. According to British officials, the team of specialists will train the Moldovan armed forces in modern tactics for defending against drones, that is becoming increasingly relevant amid intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine and air incidents in a number of European countries that are NATO members.