Background

Romania is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since 2004. As a relative newcomer the country was quick to participate actively in the allied operations.

Current Development

In February 2009 the Romanian Supreme Defense Council agreed to host U.S.  missile defense interceptors. The formal invitation to participate on the “New Missile Defense Architecture” came from President Barack Hussein Obama himself. The decision now needs to be approved by the Romanian Parliament and concrete steps need to be further negotiated.

Capabilities

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