Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment "Dimitrie Cantemir"
Military unit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment "Dimitrie Cantemir"?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment "Dimitrie Cantemir" (Romanian: Regimentul de rachete antiaeriene „Dimitrie Cantemir”) is a aerial defense formation of the Moldovan Air Force, based in the village of Durlești. It has the mission to supervise and defend the airspace of the Republic of Moldova.[1][2][3] Both conscripts and contract soldiers serve in the regiment. In addition, 35 women serving in its ranks.[4][5]
Quick Facts Active, Country ...
Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment "Dimitrie Cantemir" | |
---|---|
Regimentul de rachete antiaeriene „Dimitrie Cantemir” | |
![]() The shoulder patch of the regiment. | |
Active | 15 May 1992-Present |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Air defense |
Garrison/HQ | Durlești |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major General Ion Coropcean |
Insignia | |
Patch | ![]() |
Close
It is named after Dimitrie Cantemir, a Moldavian soldier and statesman who twice served as voivode of Moldavia (March–April 1693 and 1710–1711).