Army Receives Initial Piranha III Vehicles From Germany

Moldova has received an initial batch of armored personnel carriers being supplied by Germany, reports the Moldovan Ministry of Defense.

On Jan. 12, the first three of 19 Piranha III H vehicles were handed over during a ceremony at Military Camp 142 in Moldova, the ministry said.

All 19 vehicles will be assigned to the 22nd "Blue Helmets" peacekeeping battalion for training and to increase interoperability, said Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii.

The remainder of the vehicles as well as other technical equipment is scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2023.