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Rușii au lovit cu drone un tren aflat în gară. A doua dronă a atacat în timp pasagerii erau evacuați; zeci de persoane au fost rănite

Un atac violent asupra infrastructurii a lovit un tren care se îndrepta spre Kiev și a provocat un incendiu în vagonul de pasageri. Ukrzaliznytsia (CFR-ul ucrainean) a clarificat faptul că rușii...

04 Octombrie 2025
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EXCLUSIV Russia launches new Zircon hypersonic missiles in a clear geopolitical attack on the US. America must wake up

Oleksandr Levchenko, diplomat and geopolitics expert, former Ukrainian ambassador to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2010 to 2017, writes an editorial exclusively for DefenseRomania about...

19 Septembrie 2025
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EXCLUSIV The cognitive war we risk losing to Russia. Or how Russia wants to achieve its military goals without firing a bullet in the direction of the West

Oleksandr Levchenko, diplomat and geopolitical expert, former Ambassador of Ukraine to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (2010–2017), wrote exclusively for DefenseRomania an editorial on the “war...

08 August 2025
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EXCLUSIV Delivering Mission-Ready Capability at the Speed and Scale of Need

The global security landscape is evolving rapidly. Peer adversaries are pushing boundaries — geographically, technologically, and strategically. To stay ahead, America and its allies must respond...

11 Iunie 2025
Great news for Romania: Netherlands boosts Romanian Air Force with transfer of 18 F-16 jets

The Netherlands is one of the most committed European countries, both in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression and in strengthening NATO’s Eastern Flank, including the development of the...

02 Aprilie 2025
Zuckerman: The hybrid attack on Romania has been stopped. Romania was brought back from the edge of a cliff

H.E. Adrian Zuckerman, United States Ambassador to Romania (2019-2021) reacted exclusively to DC News, after the CCR decided to cancel the first round of the presidential elections in Romania.

06 Decembrie 2024
Plans for a K9 howitzer factory in Romania have been unveiled. The Koreans also propose to our Army the Redback, the most advanced combat vehicle

November 20, 2024 _ Hanwha Aerospace Romania has pledged to give vital support for Romania’s military modernization and the reinforcement of NATO’s eastern flank in response to the ongoing...

20 Noiembrie 2024
Only the Brave Will Bring Romania to Greatness

H.E. Adrian Zuckerman, former United States Ambassador to Romania (2019–2021), has authored an editorial from Mar-a-Lago ahead of Romania's presidential elections.

20 Noiembrie 2024
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EXCLUSIV Should Biden Be the Nominee? Why It's Challenging for Democrats to Persuade Their Own Base

The Democrats’ efforts to convince their own voters that Joe Biden is still capable of leading the nation highlight a troubling disconnect from the public. When a party has to work this hard to...

10 Iulie 2024
The Sovereign Order of Malta’s Patron Day. Ambassador Roberto Musneci: We have a strong relation with Romania

His Excellency Roberto Musneci, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Romania, during an event celebrating the establishment of the Order, emphasized the importance of the bilateral...

26 Iunie 2024
Romania builds its second F-16 squadron. New fighter jets are expected in Romania this June

Romania has purchased 32 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from Norway to complete the first squadron of 17 F-16 jets purchased from Portugal. And delivery dates for Norwegian aircraft are on...

07 Iunie 2024
Aerostar and Lockheed Martin open Europe’s first HIMARS Sustainment Centre in Romania. Ukrainian HIMARS can also be repaired here

The new facility will boost operational readiness for HIMARS systems operated by Romania and its NATO partners. Aerostar S.A. in partnership with Lockheed Martin has inaugurated Europe’s first...

30 Mai 2024
Romania prepares to transfer a Patriot system to Ukraine

President Klaus Iohannis, on an official visit to the United States, has confirmed that one of Romania's Patriot systems could end up in Ukraine very soon.

07 Mai 2024
Over 2,000 Romanian soldiers take part in Swift Response 24. The exercise will showcase the largest air assault operation conducted in Europe after WWII

More than 5,000 troops and 320 means of equipment from seven allied and partner states will participate over 5-24 May in SWIFT RESPONSE 24/ DEFENDER 24 Multinational Exercise conducted in Romania by...

03 Mai 2024
Romania is close to signing contract for K9 Thunder howitzers

DefenseRomania reports from Korea, where an official Romanian delegation led by President Klaus Iohannis is also present. During the visit, several agreements were signed that will strengthen...

27 Aprilie 2024
France redeploys an Atlantic 2 maritime patrol aircraft to Romania. Anti-submarine and mine detection missions in the Black Sea

From 1 April to 21 April 2024 a French maritime patrol aircraft type Atlantic 2 (Atlantique 2) is deployed at Mihail Kogălniceanu 57 Air Base, in Romania.

08 Aprilie 2024
The Next NATO Leader Must Thoroughly Understand the Russian Threat

His Excellency Adrian Zuckerman, former US Ambassador to Romania, wrote an editorial for DefenseRomania in the context of the election of the next NATO Secretary General between Romanian President...

04 Aprilie 2024
Only Turkish company Otokar submitted a bit and remained in Romania's 4x4 armoured vehicle competition

Sources in the defence industry confirmed to DefenseRomania that in the tender for 4x4 armoured vehicles for the Romanian Army, only Turkish company Otokar submitted a bid.

21 Martie 2024
Romania becomes this year the first country in Europe to own Korean MANDAPD KP-SAM Chiron systems

The head of the Directorate General for Armaments, Lieutenant General Engineer Teodor Incicaș, confirmed in an interview when the first MANPAD KP-SAM Chiron systems will arrive from South Korea.

18 Martie 2024
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his candidacy for NATO Secretary General position

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has publicly announced his candidacy for NATO leadership. Iohannis said in a public speech that he "assumes his candidacy on behalf of Romania" for the post of NATO...

12 Martie 2024
Europe's defence industry wants to take back the continent. Romania could jointly purchase SHORAD/VSHORAD systems from France

Last week the European Commission presented the first Defence Industry Strategy in the history of the European Union.

11 Martie 2024
Three Rafale fighter jets arrive in Romania. France will deploy the fighter jets for joint exercises with Romanian F-16s

This week, France Air Force will deploy Rafale fighter jets to the 86th Air Base in Borcea, Romania. The French will carry out joint manoeuvres and simulate interceptions alongside Romania's F-16...

05 Martie 2024
US government has approved the sale of four M88A2 BAE Systems recovery vehicles to Romania

The US Government has approved the sale to Romania of four M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles produced by BAE Systems.

14 Februarie 2024
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EXCLUSIV The US will not abandon Europe and provides 70% of the NATO budget. European countries that do not respect their contribution of 2% make NATO vulnerable

His Excellency Adrian Zuckerman, former US ambassador to Romania, signs an editorial for DefenseRomania, in which he assures that the US will not abandon Europe. Moreover, he states that President...

13 Februarie 2024
Romania has a long shopping list. F-35 fighter jets, self-propelled howitzers or kamikaze drones. Other major programs are underway

Romania remains committed to the process of developing the defence capabilities needed to fulfil the missions entrusted to it. At present, the Directorate-General for Armaments is active, at various...

08 Februarie 2024
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EXCLUSIV Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman: For TikTok, Romania's leaders are jeopardizing the relationship with the US

Adrian Zuckerman, the former ambassador of the United States to Romania, wrote an editorial for DefenseRomania. His Excellency, Ambassador Zuckerman, warned the authorities in our country that they...

22 Ianuarie 2024
Romania has taken a big step towards acquiring the F-35. The number of fighter jets we will buy has been revealed for the first time

The Ministry of National Defence has submitted to Parliament a request for approval to purchase F-35 Lightning II 5th generation fighter jets. This is the first step towards the "F-35 for Romania"....

09 August 2023
K2 tanks for Romania? South Korea enters the "battle for 300 tanks" and raises the bar to break the Abrams monopoly

South Korean giant Hyundai Rotem wants to collaborate with Romania on the purchase of K2 Black Panther tanks. Romania has recently purchased 54 American Abrams tanks and has expressed its intention to...

26 Iulie 2023
Romania is part of the international coalition that could train Ukrainian pilots to operate F-16s

According to three unidentified Western sources, a coalition of Western countries is evaluating Romania as a viable location for F-16 fighter aircraft training for Ukrainian pilots. According to...

22 Iunie 2023
Romania and Poland's submarine routes might "split". Warsaw speaks for the first time about nuclear submarines

Poland and Romania are the main pillars of the Eastern Flank. Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine has accelerated the two countries' armament programmes, and there are similarities in terms...

31 Mai 2023