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🇮🇪 Ireland signs deal with France to buy 5 Thales long-range radars. The $343M–$572M defense project includes: • Land-based long-range radars • Air defense & counter-drone systems • Naval maritime radars ⚓️

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Oves Enterprise, represented by CEO Mihai Filip, joined the AHK Romania delegation in 🇩🇪 Munich. The visit included Rheinmetall MAN & a panel discussion with representatives from Airbus, Rohde & Schwarz, and Romanian authorities on the future of European defense.🇷🇴🇪🇺 ovesenterprise.com

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🇷🇴 Lt. Gen. Ciprian Marin awarded 🇺🇸 Maj. Gen. David Pritchett (Alabama National Guard) the Romanian Army Emblem of Honor for his State Partnership Program contributions in Montgomery, AL (Sept 23, 2026).

Romanian Army Lt. Gen. Ciprian Marin, chief of the Romanian Land Forces, presents U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Pritchett, adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard, with the Romanian Army’s Emblem of Honor in recognition of Pritchett’s contributions to the State Partnership Program at Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 23, 2026. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class William Frye)

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Deutz and Hypercraft are working together more on unmanned ground vehicles and mobile propulsion, especially the "Razorback." The focus is on hybrid drives, batteries, and global service networks. This is a game-changer for defense and technology!

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anduril’s Barracuda just made history-first weapon system in large-scale production to pass WOSA verification. 14 tech areas tested, open architecture confirmed. Game-changer for modular, future-proof munitions. Deliveries start 2027.

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🇺🇸🇷🇴 Stronger together! US Soldiers from 41st Field Artillery Brigade trained alongside Romanian allies from 8th LAROM Brigade at Grafenwoehr, Germany. Crews completed joint AN/TPQ-53 radar ops & Table I–VI certifications, sharpening NATO procedural interoperability.

U.S. Soldiers from the target acquisition platoon, assigned to the 41st Field Artillery Brigade, r Romanian (ROU) Soldiers assigned to 84th Support Battalion, 8th LAROM Brigade, pose for a group photo in front of a AN/PTQ-53 as part of the joint radar training at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 10, 2026.

U.S. and ROU radar crews conducted joint training focused on Artillery Table I–VI section certifications and tactical radar operations. The training provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience while validating proficiency in technical and tactical tasks, strengthening procedural interoperability and enhancing the ability of both nations to operate effectively together as NATO allies.

A Romanian (ROU) Soldier assigned to 84th Support Battalion, 8th LAROM Brigade, conduct training on the AN/TPQ-53 circle as part of the joint radar training at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 2, 2026.

U.S. and ROU radar crews conducted joint training focused on Artillery Table I–VI section certifications and tactical radar operations. The training provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience while validating proficiency in technical and tactical tasks, strengthening procedural interoperability and enhancing the ability of both nations to operate effectively together as NATO allies.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jonathon Tvaryanas, Target Acquisition platoon leader assigned to the 41st Field Artillery Brigade, right and a Romanian (ROU) Soldier assigned to 84th Support Battalion, 8th LAROM Brigade, conduct training on the M2A2 aiming circle as part of the joint radar training at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 2, 2026.

U.S. and ROU radar crews conducted joint training focused on Artillery Table I–VI section certifications and tactical radar operations. The training provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience while validating proficiency in technical and tactical tasks, strengthening procedural interoperability and enhancing the ability of both nations to operate effectively together as NATO allies.

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📅September 21, 2026 📌The Port of Constanța Ukraine’s logistics gateway and a strategic hub for Europe. The pressure is evident: - 49 ships in operation; - 23 are waiting to enter; - 74 are scheduled to arrive, which is double the number compared to the same period last year. (FB/ Iulian Șuchea)

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🇯🇵 Japan Marine United and BMT have launched the first CAIMEN high-speed landing craft for the JSDF. The 35m aluminum vessel, featuring BMT’s tri-bow hull design, achieves 18 knots and supports rapid troop and vehicle transport to remote islands.

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Sending respect from Romania to the #USAirForce today! 🇷🇴✈️🇺🇸 Big shoutout to all the brave airmen and women keeping the skies safe worldwide. #USAF #StrongerTogether

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Russia seizes assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French firms

The ruzzian authorities have seized the remaining businesses and assets of the Swiss food giant Nestlé and three French groups. This is the latest move against western firms in response to sanctions imposed on moscow for its war in Ukraine www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday to transfer assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups to a company called LEV Management. Most Western companies quickly so...

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EU and South Korea just signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on secure satellite communications, exploring potential integration with the EU’s IRIS² constellation. 🛰️ defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-and-korea...

EU and Korea deepen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity

Saudi Arabia will become the first Arab country to acquire F-35 stealth fighter jets. The U.S. State Department approved a potential $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of 48 F-35A Lightning II and 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines to Saudi Arabia. If only they had pilots to fly them...

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The 🇮🇹 Italian-donated aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi was welcomed with great fanfare in 🇮🇩 Indonesia.

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The NB 978 (VARD 3 25), built for Island Offshore by 🇷🇴 Vard Shipyards Romania in Tulcea, has been launched and is en route to Vard Langsten in 🇳🇴 Norway, where the next phase of outfitting and completion will take place. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2027.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

16 September 1914 | A Pole, Zygmunt Gaj, was born in Policzko. A Catholic priest. In #Auschwitz from 25 Oct 1941. No. 22166 In 1942, he was transferred to Dachau & liberated there. He passed away in the USA in 2001. -- Christian clergy in the camp: lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_18_duchowie…

Black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a clerical collar, with a blurred background.

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US 🇺🇸 startup Swarm Aero unveils "Gamera", a low-cost Group 5 UAS designed to replace the MQ-9 Reaper under USAF's MMA program: • Dual-fuselage, non-stealth turboprop • 9,000 NM (16,700 km) range | >1,200 kg payload • Fires LRASM, JASSM-ER & hypersonic munitions • 10x cheaper than MQ-9

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meanwhile in ruzzia... when waiting in line at the gas station becomes a national pastime, binoculars are a must-have🤭 via S. O'Neal

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The U.S. is seeking the release of belarusian funds as a Trump envoy meets with Lukashenko in Minsk. Last week, Lukashenko said that up to $44 million belonging to Belarus was "stuck at Citibank" and called for its return. source: the moscow times

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Drone defense scaffolding is going up. Nets are going up around oil infrastructure in russia. 📽️D.Magy

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Eleven-year-old American violinist Jayden King has won First Prize in the Violin Section of the 2026 George Enescu International Competition, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the competition. agerpres.ro/english/2026...

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Two NATO ISR aircraft active today, Sept 12: a Swedish Gulfstream S102B Korpen over the Barents Sea (Russian Northern Fleet) and a British RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint flying from Souda Bay toward the Black Sea & Novorossiysk Naval Base.

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 years later, we stand with the American people in honoring the victims, survivors, and heroes of September 11. May God bless them all. 🇷🇴🇺🇸 #NeverForget #September11 #TributeInLight

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with Croatia's MoD. The €411.8 million contract stipulates that Hanwha Aerospace will supply 18 Chunmoo MLRS, precision-guided munitions of various ranges, ammunition carriers, fire direction command vehicles, and integrated logistics support.

Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Romania is NATO’s anchor in the Black Sea region and has pledged to allocate 5% of its GDP to defense by 2035. However, political instability is holding back investment in 🇷🇴. U.S. investment in energy, infrastructure, technology is essential for achieving stability and growth.

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with Poland’s Armament Agency to transfer technology for the Homar-K launcher and enable the local production of selected components. The agreement was signed with the Polish Armaments Agency at MSPO 2026.

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hvil i fred, Deres Majestet. 🇧🇻

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will fully acquire 🇩🇪 Porsche’s MHP Management (1,000 employees in 🇷🇴 Romania) for €1.25B, as part of a 5-year strategic partnership to develop AI-driven services and launch an AI Mobility Center of Excellence.

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

EU Pressure on Romania: PPE & Renew Europe urge Ursula von der Leyen to withhold €770M from Romania’s PNRR over rule-of-law concerns. At stake: a controversial integrity law targeting Timișoara’s mayor, Dominic Fritz. Deadline: Aug 31. www.euronews.ro/articole/ppe...

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PPE și Renew Europe cer Comisiei Europene să rețină României sute de milioane de euro din PNRR după cazul Fritz

Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

L'hebdomadaire économique français *Challenges* publie dans son dernier numéro une vaste enquête consacrée aux milliardaires et millionnaires russes qui, malgré les sanctions imposées à Moscou et le discours officiel européen, continuent de profiter des destinations de luxe en Europe occidentale

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Monnett @monnett.social · 19/08/2026

The Romanian government has launched a public consultation on the draft decree establishing the rules for the concession of offshore wind farm areas in the Black Sea. In the first phase, it is planned to develop projects with a total capacity of 3,000 MW.

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Elbit Systems 🇸🇪 unveils the Tactical High Mobility Shelter (THMS)-a rapidly deployable battlefield networking platform. Features a 25m telescopic mast, multi-role sensor integration, and 24h autonomy. Debuts at DALO Industry Days 2026, Denmark 🇩🇰 (Aug 19-20), booth 2206

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BREAKING: 🇺🇸 The U.S. Army selects Hanwha Defense’s wheeled K9 for its next-gen self-propelled howitzer prototypes-$233M deal for 6 (option for 12 more). A major win for 🇰🇷 Hanwha as it expands global reach

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

NB 986 is the fifth vessel built by Vard Shipyards 🇷🇴 in Braila for Norwind Offshore. It was developed and tailored for sustainable offshore wind farm support operations. The ship arrived in Søviknes on August 14, and will be outfitted, equipped, and tested.

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The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here's what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it. www.politico.eu/article/euro...

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Flipping the kill switch: I survived 72 hours without US tech

The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here’s what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it.

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Ukrainian SOF retook Andriivka-Klevtsove (formerly Iskra) in a precise operation. 30 ruzzian troops surrendered, while those resisting were neutralized. Full control restored. Footage of the mission👇🏼 © censor.net

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

NB 969 for NKT has arrived at Vard Brattvaag from 🇷🇴 Tulcea, Romania! The cable-laying vessel now enters outfitting and commissioning, with delivery set for Q1/Q2 2027. A testament to global collaboration-from Romania to 🇳🇴 Norway. #Vard #FINCANTIERI

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Ovidiu Muca @ovidiumuca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Rheinmetall to supply 149 mobile rescue stations to the Bundeswehr, valued at over €500M-the largest contract in its history. Production starts in 2027. Highly mobile systems, inspired by lessons from Ukraine, can be set up by 4 soldiers in minutes.