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Romania's AI Interceptor Test Falters; Ukraine Drone Partnership Announced

4/24/2026

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Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta oversaw a test of the U.S.-made Merops AI-drone interceptor at Capu Midia range.
The test was partially successful after an interceptor swerved too quickly and missed its target.
NATO’s Allied Command Transformation warned that Russian drone incursions across the Danube threaten the alliance’s eastern flank.
Romania and Ukraine will jointly produce drones using the EU’s SAFE rearmament funding mechanism.

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Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta oversaw a test of the U.S.-made Merops AI-drone interceptor at Capu Midia range.
The test was partially successful after an interceptor swerved too quickly and missed its target.
NATO’s Allied Command Transformation warned that Russian drone incursions across the Danube threaten the alliance’s eastern flank.
Romania and Ukraine will jointly produce drones using the EU’s SAFE rearmament funding mechanism.