The minister of Defence, Angel Tilvar, appreciated the recent acquisition by the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall of the majority of shares of the Automecanica Medias company at a meeting with the company's representatives, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informs.As part of the participation in the Aeronautics Exhibition - ILA 2024, in Berlin, minister Tilvar had, on Wednesday and Thursday, a series of working meetings with the representatives of some international companies from the defense industry, present at the exhibition event.Wednesday's meeting with the representatives of the Lockheed Martin company was "a good opportunity for the Romanian side to emphasize the importance of the collaboration between the American company and the Ministry of National Defense for the achievement of the goals of equipping and modernizing the defense capabilities of the Romanian Army," MApN states.Minister Tilvar highlighted the two industrial cooperation projects that Lockheed Martin has undertaken in Romania, within the two national maintenance centers that were established within the Aerostar SA Bacau company, for the F-16 aircraft and for the HIMARS systems. Angel Tilvar recalled that Romania has already taken "important steps in the program of purchasing F-35 aircraft, also produced by Lockheed Martin, which will be implemented by agreement between the governments of Romania and the United States".The Romanian minister emphasized that this acquisition program, "the most important in the history of the Romanian Army, ensures not only the provision of the Romanian Air Force with V-generation aircraft, but also creates opportunities for industrial cooperation in a high-tech field for Romanian relevant companies, urging the representatives of the Lockheed Martin management to analyze the possibilities of expanding cooperation in this segment as well".Also on Wednesday, the minister also met with the representatives of the Airbus French company, an important manufacturer in the aerospace field present in Romania. The discussions focused on the role of the defense industry as a suitable solution to the increased requirements of military capabilities of the allied states in the current security context. Angel Tilvar emphasized the tradition of Romanian military aviation's cooperation with the French company and expressed his appreciation for the investments and involvement of Airbus in the relevant market in our country, especially through the cooperation with the national industry in the line of maintenance, repair, overhaul and modernization of helicopters.
Romanian gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) has filed an action with the European Court of Justice against the European Commission, requesting the annulment of certain regulations that impose CO2 storage quotas on oil and gas companies. The company considers the quotas disproportionate. It is the first time that Romgaz has initiated a direct action against […]
Bucharest residents can donate clothes in good condition, non-perishable food, and toys for the families affected by the explosion that left 3 dead and many others injured, and nearly collapsed the apartment building in District 5 on Friday, October 17. "Following the devastating explosion in District 5, entire families have been left without housing, and […]
RoPower Nuclear, the developer of the SMR (small modular reactor) project in Doiceşti, Romania, announced the signing of a contract with Studsvik Scandpower, one of the global leaders in software dedicated to nuclear fuel analysis, on Friday, October 17. The president of the Swedish group emphasized that Romania is setting an important precedent for the […]
Energy regulator ANRE has launched an investigation into whether the gas distributor followed proper safety procedures before the powerful explosion that killed three people and injured others at an apartment building in Bucharest’s Rahova district on Friday morning, October 17. According to
In the first half of 2025, Romania ranked 52nd worldwide among the countries most frequently affected by cyber activities, according to the new Microsoft Digital Defense Report. The sixth annual report, covering trends from July 2024 to June 2025, emphasizes that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Modern defenses and strong collaboration between industries […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that traverses Romania’s cultural, historical, and natural landscapes, has been awarded silver in the “Peace, understanding and inclusion” category at the 2025 Europe Responsible Tourism Awards. The initiative is organized by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Global (ICRT Global). The award ceremony took place at the Press Club Brussels […]
