The reform of the Romanian Armed Forces

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The Romanian military reform process aims to build up smaller, modern, flexible, expeditionary and NATO-interoperable armed forces which will able to deter and counteract threats to the security of Romania and its Allies. The main goal of the reform process is to achieve the ability to accomplish the fundamental roles and missions, as set up at national and NATO's level and will be governed by the twin principles of pragmatic planning to ensure financial efficiency by an optimum cost/benefit ratio, and of civilian control and enhanced transparency over the overall military reform.

Organizational history, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Company organization, Romania. Armed Forces, Military reform

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IAR-330 SOCAT starts flight tests

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IAR Brasov of Romania has begun flight testing the first prototype of the IAR-330 helicopter fitted with the SOCAT system. Upgrades to the IAR-330 include: an enhanced weapons suite consisting of anti-tank missiles, air-to-air missiles, rockets and a 20mm gun turret; an inertial navigation system embedded GPS receiver, resulting in precise navigation; and an electro-optical system for scout/surveillance missions. The upgrade program aims to make the helicopter fully compatible and interoperable with similar systems in NATO countries.

Product information, Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Helicopters, IAR S.A. Brasov, Article, IAR-330

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Romania as a regional security provider

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Geographical location at the junction of four areas that directly influence the national security of Romania which are the Central Europe, South East Europe, Eastern Europe and Black Sea-Caucasus-Central Asia that extends into the Mediterranean and Middle East are discussed. This geographical positioning has helped Romania to be in direct connection with international organizations like the UN, NATO, EU and OSCE in order to counteract threats to continental and global security.

United Nations, National security, Strategic aspects, Antiterrorism measures

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