Romanian Ministry of National Defence
Romania's Ministry of National Defense is the central government body responsible for defense policy, military planning, and oversight of the Romanian Armed Forces. It is headed by the Minister of National Defense, appointed by the parliament on the proposal of the Prime Minister, and is based in Bucharest. The ministry oversees the Romanian Land Forces, Air Force, Navy, and other defense structures. Romania has been a NATO member since 2004, and the ministry coordinates closely with the alliance.
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Drone from Ukraine crosses Moldova and crashes in Romania's Suceava county
On 12 September, an unauthorized drone entered Moldovan airspace from Ukraine, prompting Moldova to temporarily close parts of its airspace before the device crashed in a cornfield in Romania's Suceava county. Romanian F-16 fighters were scrambled to monitor the situation, RO-Alert messages were issued for Suceava and Botoșani counties, and several civilian flights were delayed. No casualties were reported.