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title: "Moldova launches spring conscription drive amid military modernization push"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/73236/moldova-launches-spring-conscription-drive-amid-military-modernization-push
published: 2026-04-08T14:58:53Z
language: en
author: "Redacția  TRM"
section: "Social"
source: moldova1.md
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# Moldova launches spring conscription drive amid military modernization push

> The Moldovan Government approved on April 8 the enlistment of up to 1,200 recruits for the National Army's spring cycle. The recruitment process, scheduled to begin this month, includes 10 candidates for short-term service.

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The Moldovan Government approved on April 8 the enlistment of up to 1,200 recruits for the National Army's spring cycle. The recruitment process, scheduled to begin this month, includes 10 candidates for short-term service.

Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii emphasized that the induction is a routine procedure conducted twice a year. The mobilization will be financed through both local administration budgets and the Ministry of Defense's central funds.

**Strategic modernization efforts**

Standard military service in Moldova lasts 12 months for citizens aged 18 and older. Graduates of university military departments are eligible for a specialized three-month reduced service term.

Minister Nosatii recently defended these policies in Parliament, where a simple motion against the ministry was defeated on March 12. He noted that Moldova is successfully transitioning from an underfunded force to a professional army.

**Equipment and budget growth**

With support from international partners, the National Army has updated its essential inventory. Soldiers are now equipped with modern ballistic vests, high-performance helmets, and night-vision optics.

Beyond equipment, the ministry has overhauled housing conditions and nutritional standards for personnel. This shift aligns with the national strategy to increase defense spending to 1% of GDP by 2030.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**