# Moldova to produce arms for self

> Moldova's parliament head says it will change laws to make weapons for its own defense, not Ukraine.
- Title: Moldova to produce arms for self · The Straits Times
- Summary: Moldova's parliament head says it will change laws to make weapons for its own defense, not Ukraine. Moldova plans to produce dual-use weapons like drones…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/moldova-to-change-laws-to-produce-arms-for-itself-parliament-head-says
- Published: 2026-10-09T18:54:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moldova, parliament, dual-use weapons, airspace violations, russia, ukraine, news, world
## Moldova parliament head
Moldova's pro-European government plans to change laws to produce weapons for its own defense.
## Weapons for national security
Parliament chairman says dual-use weapons like drones are needed for emergencies, agriculture and national security.

> I would very much like for us to produce them for ourselves. We need them, particularly for dual-use purposes
## Airspace violations
88 Russian drone and missile intrusions into Moldova's airspace since February 2022.
## Defense needs
Moldova needs radar, trained personnel, communications and infrastructure to defend its airspace.

> We cannot provide this defence overnight. And we cannot in four years make up for 30 years of failing to finance our defence.
## Key takeaway

Moldova plans to produce dual-use weapons like drones for national security after Russian airspace violations.