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Romania is moving quickly to establish domestic production of defensive drones in partnership with Ukraine, aiming to strengthen its air defense and provide support to European Union and NATO allies. Foreign Minister Oana Toiu confirmed in an interview with Reuters that discussions with Kyiv began before recent airspace incidents in Eastern Europe that heightened concerns over Russian activity.
Toiu emphasized that boosting protection along NATO’s eastern flank is a strategic priority. “We are creating the partnerships needed, for example with Ukraine, to build defensive drones for the future. We believe in our capacity to make it a reality fast,” she said during the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
The push comes as NATO states face a surge in aerial threats. Estonia accused Russia of violating its airspace, Polish jets intercepted drones, and Romania nearly engaged a drone that crossed into its territory. While Moscow denies targeting EU or NATO nations, allies are reinforcing defenses.
Ukraine, which has been innovating weapons on the battlefield, recently eased restrictions on arms exports. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy showcased its defense capabilities at the U.N., highlighting that cooperation with Kyiv benefits allies. The European Union has also supported the concept of a regional “drone wall” to bolster security.
Alongside drone cooperation, Romania approved a greater U.S. troop presence to support Middle East refueling missions. While no figures were disclosed, Romania already hosts U.S. forces and is investing over €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion) to expand the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, which will accommodate up to 10,000 allied troops.
A U.S. defense official stressed that operational details could not be shared but reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to coordinating with Romania and NATO partners. The expansion underscores Europe’s growing focus on deterrence as security risks from Russia and instability in other regions intensify.
