Europe
Romania has been seeking to modernize its military, especially its air defenses, in the face of dozens of airspace breaches and drone crashes since the start of the war in neighboring Ukraine.
A French Air Force Airbus H225M Caracal Helicopter drops French Air Commandos as part of the French Air and Space Force military exercise Taranis (Tactical Airlift Rehearsal under Advanced Non-permissive and Intensive Scenarios), on the Orleans-Bricy air base, in Boulay-les-Barres on Nov. 14, 2025. (AFP/Thonas Samson)
The Romanian defense ministry announced on Friday deals worth €1 billion (US$$1.1 billion) to buy radars and helicopters from European aviation giant Airbus and French defense firm Thales.The eastern European NATO member has been seeking to modernize its military, especially its air defenses, in the face of dozens of airspace breaches and drone crashes since the start of the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Romania's modernization drive comes as Europe seeks to re-arm in the wake of Russia's invasion and doubts over the United States' commitment to the continent's security under United States President Donald Trump.
