Establishment, objectives, scope and duration
Article 1
1. An assistance measure benefiting the Republic of Moldova (the ‘beneficiary’) to be financed under the European Peace Facility (EPF) (the ‘assistance measure’) is hereby established. 2. The objective of the assistance measure is to contribute to strengthening the capacities of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova in order to enhance national security, stability and resilience in the defence sector, in line with the Union’s overall policy towards the Republic of Moldova. Building on previous EPF support, the assistance measure aims to allow the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova to enhance operational effectiveness, accelerate compliance with Union standards and interoperability, and thereby better protect civilians in crises and emergencies. It also aims to strengthen the Republic of Moldova’s capacities with respect to its participation in EU military CSDP missions and operations. 3. To achieve the objective set out in paragraph 2, the assistance measure shall finance the following types of equipment not designed to deliver lethal force, supplies and services, including technical training where requested, to the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova supported under the assistance measure: (a) mobility equipment; (b) air surveillance equipment; (c) electronic warfare equipment; (d) logistics equipment. 4. The duration of the assistance measure shall be 40 months from the date of adoption of this Decision.