What Happened
Eastern European Neighbors Strengthen Defence Ties Under EU Programme
Romania and Moldova have signed their first joint military procurement agreement under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme. The deal allows Moldova to purchase 62 IVECO military trucks through a framework contract originally concluded between Romania and the Italian manufacturer in 2019. This agreement reflects Romania’s growing role in helping Moldova modernise its military and strengthen its economic resilience, while also supporting Romania’s defence industry. The procurement is linked to Romania’s defence investment plan under the EU programme, as reported by EUalive.