Romania: Romania to spend 3.7% of GDP on defense and security in 2026, (…)

July 8, 2026

Romania to spend 3.7% of GDP on defense and security in 2026, joins NATO drone procurement initiative
Jul 8, 2026

Romania to spend 3.7% of GDP on defense and security in 2026, joins NATO drone procurement initiative.

Romania will raise its combined defense and security spending to 3.7% of GDP this year and has joined NATO's new Drone Edge initiative for joint (…)

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