Two more F-16 Fighting Falcons of the multi-role fighter aircraft acquired by Romania from the Kingdom of Norway, landed on Thursday at the 71st Air Base "General Emanoil Ionescu" in Campia Turzii, and are set to endow the 571st Fighter Aviation Squadron of the 57th Air Base "Captain Aviator Constantin Cantacuzino" at Mihail Kogalniceanu.According to the Ministry of National Defence, the operational capability of the squadron will be developed within the 71st Air Base, while the full operationalisation process will be achieved at the 57th Air Base, once the infrastructure project is completed.The new aircraft will join those already in the endowment of the Romanian Air Force and will contribute to the consolidation of our country's security by executing missions in defence of national and allied airspace, both in peacetime and in crisis situations, within the Permanent Combat Service - Air Police (SLP-PA), under national and NATO command.***The new batch of aircraft is part of the contract signed between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway for the purchase of 32 F-16 aircraft, together with the initial logistic support and a complementary package of goods and services provided by the Government of the United States of America.The aircraft, delivered in operational condition, have available resources that allow them to be used for a transition period of at least 10 years, until the transition to 5th generation aircraft. Thus, the acquisition of the Norwegian fighter aircraft represents, in fact, a transfer of capabilities between two allied states within NATO, MApN said.So far, 18 aircraft have been delivered, 16 of which are part of the 48th Fighter Squadron at Campia Turzii and two are set to endow the 571st Fighter Aviation Squadron at Mihail Kogalniceanu.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
