Romania to speed up development of Black Sea capabilities after cargo ship attacks
- On Thursday, Romania's top defence council announced plans to accelerate maritime surveillance and counter-drone capabilities in the Black Sea after recent attacks on commercial vessels.
- Recent Russian aggression has triggered a security crisis; seven cargo ships have been hit near NATO coasts in two weeks, with some 30 sailors reported dead or missing.
- Romanian F-16 pilots shot down two of the latest generation of Russian drones over Romanian territorial waters on Saturday, while NATO announced on Tuesday it will send maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, and drones.
- The Council analyzed ways to intensify coordination within NATO, strengthening the deterrence and defense posture on the Eastern Flank while seeking improved cooperation with Bulgaria and Turkey.
- Authorities will practice to improve operational response efficiency while ensuring security of energy facilities within the Exclusive Economic Zone and maintaining free access to national ports.
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After attacks on cargo ships, Romania wants to expand its defence in the Black Sea. Around 30 sailors are dead or missing.
<p>Romania to strengthen Black Sea defenses after attacks on cargo ships — dozens of sailors killed or missing In two weeks, at least seven vessels have been attacked off Romania and Bulgaria, killing or missing about 30 sailors. Bucharest will strengthen Observation and protection.</p>
Bucharest will accelerate the development of maritime surveillance and countermeasures against mines and drones after attacks on ships and incidents in the Black Sea.Oct 23, 2026
ROMANIA is strengthening defense and surveillance of the Black Sea after attacks on ships, working with NATO to protect shipping and key energy facilities.
Romania to speed up development of Black Sea capabilities after cargo ship attacks
BUCHAREST, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Romania will accelerate its development of surveillance capabilities and equipment to counter mines and drones in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks on commercial ships off its coast, its top defence council said on Thursday.
The Romanian Supreme Defence Council, under the leadership of the President of the country, Nikushor Dana, decided, at a meeting on Thursday, to accelerate the deployment of intelligence, drone and mine control capabilities in the Black Sea region, reports Romanian radio. "Priorities include the development of maritime surveillance capabilities, the fight against marine mines and the improvement of drone control", the report states.
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