US to Position Tanks, Arms In 7 European Nations
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DefenceTalkU.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday the U.S. will pre-position about 250 tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled howitzers in eastern and central Europe in a move meant to reassure NATO allies unnerved by threats seen from Russia and terrorist groups. Carter, during a trip to Tallinn, said the Baltic states – Estonia, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-to-position-tanks-arms-in-7-european-nations-64661/
Romania proving a strong ally during Exercise Combined Resolve IV
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DefenceTalkApproximately 250 soldiers, from the Romanian Land Forces, are participating in the multinational Exercise Combined Resolve IV to improve operations in a coalition structure alongside NATO allies and European partners. Since 2003, the Romanian Land Forces have deployed three times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and once in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In […]https://www.defencetalk.com/romania-proving-a-strong-ally-during-exercise-combined-resolve-iv-64362/
U.S. Army plans exercise with Romanian Land Force
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DefenceTalkDespite hours of planning and preparation dedicated toward a common goal, those involved would not know if the planning was a success until the plans are implemented. It is only then when all involved learn whether the initial phases led to a seamless flow, or a failure. Planning is an essential part of every military […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-plans-exercise-with-romanian-land-force-64320/
US Navy Establishes New Missile Defense Base in Romania
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DefenceTalkCommander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA) established Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu Friday, Oct. 10, during an establishment and assumption of command ceremony on base. NSF Deveselu, formerly a disused Romanian airfield, is the first Navy base to be established since Naval Station (NS) Everett in Washington, whose official groundbreaking ceremony was held […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-establishes-new-missile-defense-base-in-romania-60751/
Romania gives green light to NATO fighter force
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DefenceTalkRomania has given the green light to NATO to base fighters there as the crisis in neighboring Ukraine deepens, its president said Wednesday. “These planes will be part of the NATO integrated defence system alongside the Romanian air force,” Traian Basescu said after a meeting of the country’s defence council. “As many as 200 pilots, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/romania-gives-green-light-to-nato-fighter-force-60527/
Romania Welcomed Into The F-16 Family
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DefenceTalkRomania was officially welcomed into the Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] F-16 family at a reception preceding the Black Sea Defense Aerospace tradeshow here today. The Romanian Air Force is the 28th customer of the most widely used 4th generation multi-role fighter in the world. Romania signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/romania-welcomed-into-the-f-16-family-59573/
Allies Enhance NATO Air-Policing Duties In Baltics States, Poland, Romania
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DefenceTalkFighter jets from Poland, the United Kingdom and Denmark take over NATO air policing duties over the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday (1 May 2014) as part of enhanced collective defence measures agreed to by Allies earlier this month. French fighter aircraft arrived in Poland on Monday (28 April 2014) to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/allies-enhance-nato-air-policing-duties-in-baltics-states-poland-romania-59450/
US Navy Frigate Arrives in Romania
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DefenceTalkThe Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50), homeported in Mayport, Fla., arrived in Constanta, Romania, for a scheduled port visit, April 28. Taylor’s presence in Romania reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability the Black Sea […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-frigate-arrives-in-romania-59452/
Canada Deploys Six CF-18s to Romania
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DefenceTalkToday, the Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, announced six CF-18 fighter aircraft will leave tomorrow morning for Romania as part of the Government of Canada’s contributions to NATO measures to reassure Allies in Central and Eastern Europe. The announcement was made today during Question Period. These fighter aircraft, along with support personnel, will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-deploys-six-cf-18s-to-romania-59431/
Air Strato first take-off and landing
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DefenceTalkAir Strato, electrical powered unmanned aerial vehicle performed the first take-off from rough ground. The aircraft performed a short flight at 25 m altitude and then landed. Air Strato was powered by four electrical engines. Two supplementary engines were added in order to shorten the take-off distance. Other additions ware suspensions installed on main and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-strato-first-take-off-and-landing-58924/