Romania to acquire warships to strengthen Nato eastern flank
- Romania's Supreme Defence Council approved a plan to add new small warships to its fleet, focusing on its role in the Black Sea and NATO's eastern flank.
- In 2023, Romania canceled a deal to buy four warships from Naval Group due to contract signing delays.
- Romania's defence spending is set to rise from 2.2% to 2.5% of economic output this year, potentially reaching 3% within one to two years, according to Interim President Ilie Bolojan.
- The defence council tasked the defence ministry with starting the acquisition process for a new light corvette warship.
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Romania to acquire warships to strengthen NATO eastern flank
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's Supreme Defence Council on Friday approved a plan to add new small warships to its fleet, part of wider efforts to strengthen its role in the Black Sea and on NATO's eastern flank. Read full story
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