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19:44, 11.09.2019

DefMin Les discusses with North Macedonia counterpart development of bilateral cooperation in defence area

The development of bilateral cooperation relations in the defence area between Romania and the Republic of North Macedonia was included on the agenda of the meeting which Romanian National Defence Minister Gabriel…




17:22, 10.09.2019

DefMin Les says Romania unwavering against terrorism

Defence Minister Gabriel Les said on Tuesday at the repatriation ceremony of posthumous Sub-Lieutenant Ciprian-Stefan Polschi and diplomat Vasile Raduna, both killed in Kabul, that Romania remains "unwavering"…




17:26, 14.08.2019

DefMin Les attends commemoration of fallen sailors

Defence Minister Gabriel Les, accompanied by the Chief of the Romanian Naval Forces (SMFN), Vice Admiral Alexandru Mirsu attended on Wednesday a traditional military and religious ceremony to commemorate the fallen…




14:06, 20.07.2019

DefMin Les: Aviation Day - occasion to remember those who devoted their life to flight

The Day of Romanian Aviation and Air Force represents an occasion to remember those who devoted their life to flight, National Defence Minister Gabriel Les told the event organised on Saturday at the Air Heroes'…




13:34, 19.07.2019

DefMin Les stresses importance of structural, content transformation in military education

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les stressed the importance of structural and content transformation in the military education field in the message he sent on the occasion of the graduation of the Class 122…




15:16, 18.07.2019

DefMin Les on Mircea Geoana's appointment as NATO Deputy Secretary General: A recognition of Romania's merits

Minister of National Defense Gabriel Les told a press conference in Cluj this Thursday that Mircea Geoana's appointment as NATO's next Deputy Secretary General represents a recognition of Romania's merits and of…




17:42, 03.07.2019

DefMin Les: MApN can initiate procedure to award acquisition agreements for five F-16 aircraft

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les on Wednesday announced that Parliament approved the initiation by the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) of the award procedure for the acquisition agreements for five…




17:36, 03.07.2019

DefMin Les: Tender for corvettes construction won by French Naval Group, Constanta Shipyard

The association between French company Naval Group and the Constanta Shipyard won the tender for the construction of the multi-functional corvettes, Minister of Defence Gabriel Les made the announcement on Wednesday."On…




19:27, 27.06.2019

DefMin Les, in Brussels, argues need to strengthen NATO posture in Black Sea

Minister of National Defense, Gabriel Les, on Thursday argued at the NATO Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels on the need to strengthen the allied posture in the Black Sea."Today, the first discussion was on…




11:36, 27.06.2019

DefMin Les reiterates importance of allied unity and indivisibility at NATO defence ministers' meeting

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les reiterated the importance of allied unity and indivisibility "as fundamental prerequisites in building the coherent response to the current challenges," at the meeting of…




20:25, 15.05.2019

DefMin Les welcomes AMRO head Stewart; discussions aimed at Romania-US Strategic Partnership

The excellent relations between Romania and the US in the security and defence area, as well as the development of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries were at the core of the talks between National…




19:28, 14.05.2019

DefMin Les: Presence of Italian detachment highlights NATO's serious commitment to collective defense missions

Minister of National Defense Gabriel Les said on Tuesday at the Mihail Kogalniceanu 57th Air Base on the occasion of the certification ceremony for the enhanced air service of the Italian detachment, that it highlights…




17:26, 23.04.2019

DefMin Les says land forces should have modern capabilities, systems

For the accomplishment of their specific missions, the land forces must have modern, flexible and efficient capabilities and systems interoperable with those of other NATO countries, Romania's Defence Minister…




23:36, 05.04.2019

Electoral registry has 18,949,141 citizens with voting rights

The total number of citizens with voting rights registered in the electoral registry on 31 March is 18,949,141, by 11,883 more than in the latest public information made by the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP)…




21:35, 05.04.2019

DefMin Les, at B9 Defence Ministers' Meeting in Warsaw, proposes intensification of cooperation in military mobility

Minister of National Defense Gabriel Les participated on Thursday and Friday in the B9 Defence Ministers' Meeting in Warsaw, advocating on this occasion for a coherent and comprehensive NATO approach in the long…




14:06, 05.04.2019

Romania's DefMin Les, Polish counterpart discuss strengthening EU's role in defence, security

Strengthening the security and defense dimension of the EU, the strategic partnership between Romania and Poland and their joint contribution to strengthening the NATO forward presence were the main topics of discussion…




16:04, 31.03.2019

DefMin Les: If war situation comes, things get complicated; defence industry, down

National Defence Minister Gabriel Les said that in case of a war situation, things would get complicated for Romania, however he gave guarantees that the Army has armament and ammunition stocks to resist until…




09:42, 22.03.2019

DefMin Les: Romania will have maintenance centres for Patriot missile systems

Romania will create maintenance centres for the Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, National Defence Minister Gabriel Les announced on Thursday, according to Agerpres. According to him, the creation of the…




14:12, 21.03.2019

DefMin Les: NATO should implement a long-term strategy to support Black Sea security

The North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation should "implement a long-term inclusive, comprehensive and consistent strategy, to support Black Sea Security," Minister of Defence Gabriel Les stated on Thursday at the "Atlantic…




15:03, 14.03.2019

DefMin Les: 'Missions carried out by 53rd Fighter Squadron, to better defend airspace'

The entry into the National Air Police Service under national command of the first squadron equipped with the F-16 aircraft represents a significant moment in the 15-year history of Romania's membership of the…




08:47, 13.03.2019

Senate's Tariceanu: Fighting corruption cannot be achieved with illegal, unconstitutional methods, as has happened in Romania

The fight against corruption must remain in Romania, as in any European state, an element of concern, "but for the institutions", and this fight cannot be carried out "with illegal and unconstitutional methods…




21:58, 12.03.2019

DefMin Les: F16 Squadron to be operational on Thursday for Air Police, under national command

The F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft within the 53 Squadron, 86th Fetesti Air Base will start on Thursday the air policing missions under national commend."On Thursday, 14 March, the F-16 National Air Police Service…




17:22, 20.02.2019

DefMin Les: Romania's main objective remains deterrence and defence posture on NATO's eastern flank

Romania's main objective remains the deterrent and defensive posture on the eastern flank of NATO, Defense Minister Gabriel Les said on Wednesday, referring to talks last week within the NATO Defense Ministers…




20:43, 13.02.2019

DefMin Les meets counterparts of Canada and Georgia in Brussels

National Defence Minister Gabriel Les on Wednesday carried out a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Harjit Singh Sajjan, on the occasion of the informal meeting of defence ministers of NATO member…




17:33, 12.02.2019

DefMin Les gives assurance Military Hospital will have support for infrastructure projects development

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les gave assurance that the Hospital Military will benefit from the entire support of the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) in ensuring all the necessary resources for the…




09:16, 06.02.2019

DefMin Les: In US, Romania is regarded as a very serious and strong partner

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les, who is currently paying an official visit to the United States of America, on Tuesday told a TV broadcast that Romania is regarded as a very serious partner and no one…




23:24, 23.01.2019

DefMin Les meets NATO SecGen, emphasizes need for strengthened allied Black Sea posture

Minister of National Defense Gabriel Les emphasized, during a meeting in Brussels this Wednesday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the need to strengthen NATO's posture at the Black Sea by establishing…




18:05, 21.01.2019

Liberals demand withdrawal of challenge to Gen. Ciuca's term extension, otherwise dismissal of DefMin Les

The Executive Bureau of the National Liberal Party (PNL) is formally asking Minister of Defense Gabriel Les to urgently withdraw the preliminary complaint and drop the litigation action against the President's…




10:16, 20.12.2018

DefMin Les: President's actions far exceed his mediator role

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les said on Wednesday evening that President Klaus Iohannis' actions over the past few weeks exceeded his role as mediator.  "All these statements of the president in the public…




22:56, 18.12.2018

DefMin Les meets Federica Mogherini, voices Romania's support for strenghtening EU profile in security, defence

Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les on Tuesday had a meeting in Brussels with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, in which context he voiced Romania's…