romanian army

A Ministry of National Defense aircraft is ready to take off for Lausanne, from where it will transport six young people with severe burns, injured in the fire in Crans-Montana, to hospitals in Paris, announced Defense Minister Radu Miruță.

Romania’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday the signing of a contract for the purchase of more than 900 wheeled transport platforms for the Romanian Army.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis summoned a Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) meeting for December 28, to analyze several requests made by Defense Minister Gabriel Les regarding appointments in key Romanian army roles, according to the Presidential Administration.

Romania’s Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) decided in a meeting on Wednesday to supplement the number of Romanian soldiers taking part in foreign missions with 127, while also approving the Romanian Army’s endowment plan for 2019-2028.

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Sunday in Carei, northwestern Romania, during the events celebrating the Romanian Armed Forces Day, that the Romanian Army “has a great contribution to Romania’s prestige” and is actively involved in the fight against terrorism.