Poland and Romania are the main pillars of the Eastern Flank. Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine has accelerated the two countries' armament programmes, and there are similarities in terms of programmes underway or to be initiated.
Poland and Romania are the main pillars of the Eastern Flank. Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine has accelerated the two countries' armament programmes, and there are similarities in terms of programmes underway or to be initiated.
The Romanian Parliament has approved the purchase of two Scorpene submarines produced by French giant Naval Group. According to official documents, Romania will also purchase two second-hand but upgraded mine-hunting vessels through a G2G (government-to-government) agreement with the UK.