DEFENCE

The National Defence Minister Mihai Fifor is paying a working visit to Washington between 17-22 September, according to a release by the relevant ministry (MApN) issued on Sunday. The Romanian delegation includes the Chief of General Staff, General...

One of three Romanian soldiers wounded while carrying out a patrolling mission in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan on Friday has died, the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN) reports. Corporal Madalin Stoica was 41, married with a baby. He was on his...

Three soldiers from the  280th Infantry Battalion Protection of the “Brave Hearts” Force, from Focsani were injured in Afghanistan on Friday, around 10:00 hrs, during a mission in the responsibility area, informs a press release of the...

Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis handed, on Thursday, at the Cotroceni Palace, Romania’s flag to our country’s delegation who is to participate in the “Invictus Games Toronto 2017” sports competition. The head of...

The Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) approved on Thursday the participation of the Romanian Navy in a NATO-led mission in the second half of the year. “This capability is included in the Armed Forces approved for the current year,...

The Gov’t on Thursday approved through a Decision the organisation and functioning of the Council for the National Defence Industry’s Coordination, a release by the Gov’t reads. This council will support the Ministry of Economy in...

The Social Democrats’ nominee for the office of Defence Minister, vacated after Adrian Tutuianu resigned as a result of the salary payments scandal, will be known on Tuesday. “The nomination will be made on Tuesday,” PSD President Liviu...