Romania
Romania Receives First Newly Built Warship in Nearly Four Decades
Romania has taken delivery of its first newly built naval combat vessel in nearly 36 years, marking a milestone in the modernization of the Romanian Naval Forces.
Romania defense news
Romania
Romania Expands Moldova Defense Cooperation as NATO Missile Shield Presence Continues
Romania plans to broaden defense cooperation with Moldova as part of their strategic partnership and Moldova’s gradual alignment with European structures. The initiative focuses on institutional capacity building, training, and resilience against hybrid threats.
Romania
Romania Appoints Radu Miruță as New Defense Minister
Radu Miruță has been sworn in as Romania’s new defense minister, moving from an interim role to permanent leadership as Bucharest seeks continuity in defense reform and military modernization.
Romania
Romania to Acquire French Mistral Air Defense Systems in €626M Deal
Romania has signed a €626 million deal with France to purchase 231 Mistral air-defense systems and 934 missiles, strengthening its short-range defense layer as drone and missile threats increase near its border with Ukraine.
Romania
Romania and U.S. Defense Tech Firm ACS to Jointly Produce Anti-Drone Turrets
The Romanian Armed Forces have signed an MoU with U.S.-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) to jointly produce autonomous anti-drone turrets in Romania. The deal centers on ACS’s Bullfrog system — the only fully autonomous turret available to U.S. allies.
Romania
Romania Demands a Bigger Slice of Europe’s Defense Boom
Romania is pushing for a fair share of Europe’s rearmament drive. Defense Minister Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu says Bucharest wants part of the defense boom to translate into domestic production and jobs, not just arms imports from Western Europe.
Romania
Pakistan’s Top Military Officer Visits Romania to Strengthen Defense Ties
Pakistan’s top military officer, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, visited Romania for high-level talks on defense collaboration and regional security, signaling growing military engagement between Islamabad and Bucharest.
Ukraine
Ukroboronprom Deepens International Defense Partnerships with Spain and U.S. Firms at DFNC3 Forum
Ukraine’s state-owned defense giant Ukroboronprom has signed new cooperation agreements with Spain’s Escribano and U.S. drone manufacturer LeVanta Tech at the DFNC3 forum, expanding partnerships in air defense, armored vehicles, and air-sea UAVs.
Romania
Romanian President Calls for EU “Anti-Drone Wall” and Democracy Shield Against Hybrid Threats
Romanian President urges EU to build anti-drone wall and democracy shield against Russian hybrid threats and election interference.