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Romania First in Europe to Acquire Iron Dome

7/14/2025

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Romania is set to make history as the first European nation to secure the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system, as announced by Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu. Slated for autumn 2025, this strategic acquisition aims to bolster national security in response to rising regional threats, with 30% of the defense budget dedicated to military enhancements, including short-range missiles and corvettes.

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Romania is set to make history as the first European nation to secure the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system, as announced by Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu. Slated for autumn 2025, this strategic acquisition aims to bolster national security in response to rising regional threats, with 30% of the defense budget dedicated to military enhancements, including short-range missiles and corvettes.