The United States will send a force equipped with M1A2 Abrams tanks to Romania as part of NATO’s rotating system on the alliance’s southeastern flank.
According to Romanian Chief of General Staff Gheorghiță Vlad, this measure does not represent an increase in the number of military personnel, but rather a modernization of the means used in the country.
According to the general, Washington has agreed to increase the quality and combat effectiveness of the armed forces stationed on Romanian territory, in particular through the use of the Abrams tanks. The issue was discussed directly with the Commander-in-Chief of NATO Forces in Europe during an official visit to Romania, strengthening coordination with regional defense plans.
NATO also reiterated its commitment to maintaining forces dedicated to protecting Romania in accordance with the Alliance’s strategic planning. Although the US announced the withdrawal of a battalion from the rotating brigade in October, around 1,000 US soldiers remain in the country, integrated into the allied defense structure.
Together with the European troops already present, the total contingent in Romania is expected to remain at around 3,500 soldiers. In the regional context, Gheorghiță Vlad also stated that Romania, a close ally of Moldova, is ready to provide support if the neighboring country suffers a Russian attack.
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