- WIADOMOŚCI
The United States is tightening cooperation with another European country
As part of a meeting between the Romanian Minister of National Defence and the U.S. Secretary of the Army, a letter of intent was signed. Romania has become the second country, after the United Kingdom, to gain access to the American platform in real-time.
On April 27, Romanian Minister of National Defence Radu Miruță met with U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll. During the meeting, the two officials signed a letter of intent outlining cooperation in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS). Through this agreement, Romania became the second country, alongside the United Kingdom, to gain real-time access to the Counter-UAS Marketplace equipment platform.
“Romania remains a firm supporter of strengthening transatlantic relations. Despite the challenging economic context for Romania, we have increased our defence budget in line with the commitments made at the allied level,” the Minister stated on social media. He also emphasised the importance of U.S. investments in joint strategic projects.
“Cooperation with the U.S. Army is a key pillar of regional security, and the dialogue with Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll reaffirms our shared commitment to strengthening the defensive posture on the eastern flank. The strategic partnership with the United States remains essential for rapidly adapting to new security challenges,” noted Chief of Defence Gen. Gheorghiță Vlad.
The Counter-UAS Marketplace is a U.S. initiative designed as a digital tool that enables the rapid identification and acquisition of anti-drone solutions. The platform features an extensive, continuously updated catalog that includes more than 1,600 devices and systems. It provides a more efficient method of procuring such systems, significantly reducing the time required by traditional defence contracting procedures.
The signing of the letter by both parties may be seen as an American show of gratitude to Romania for granting permission to use its bases for operations in Iran. Some NATO allies have refused to support the U.S. in its war effort, to which the American administration reportedly responded with various threats. For example, the U.S. is allegedly considering ways to suspend Spain’s rights as a NATO member.
