ADS, in collaboration with UK Defence Exports (UK Ministry of Defence) and the British Embassy in Chrisinau is pleased to announce plans for a UK Defence Trade Mission to Moldova in Q2 2026. The exact date is still to be confirmed. 

Mission objectives

This trade mission aims to provide UK companies with the opportunity to:

  • Gain insight into Moldova’s defence and security sector
  • Connect with government, military, and industry representatives
  • Explore industrial partnerships and procurement opportunities

Market insight

The UK and Moldova maintain a growing defence and security relationship, underpinned by shared priorities in regional stability and NATO interoperability. Moldova’s defence modernisation efforts are shaped by:

  • Regional security challenges and hybrid threats
  • The need to strengthen border security and surveillance capabilities
  • Increased demand for advanced technologies to support resilience and interoperability

Potential opportunities

UAS and C-UAS

  • Platform delivery for class I and II UAS systems
  • ISR capability for existing and future UAS platforms
  • UAS Detection platforms
  • Soft kill C-UAS

Land Domain Capability
C-IED for route clearance
C-UXO

Combat engineering

  • Bridging equipment
  • Base construction and infrastructure

This is an indicative list of opportunities. We welcome participation from a broad range of businesses in the defence ecosystem. If your capability falls outside these areas but you are interested in participating, please get in touch.

Event format

The mission will include:

  • Evening reception
  • Tabletop showcase

Featuring networking opportunities with UK and Moldovan stakeholders, including government, military and industry representatives.

Register your interest

If you are interested in participating in this Trade Mission please complete the Expression of Interest form. Should you have any queries please reach out to Jozef Chapman.

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