Tulcea, RomaniaMilitary Aviation
Radar detected two targets near Izmail and Kiliia, and residents in northern Tulcea County received a warning. Romania’s defence ministry said monitoring of the aerial objects showed no entry into national airspace.
North-eastern RomaniaMilitary Aviation
Romania’s defence ministry reported two drones in the north-east of the country, scrambled aircraft and issued public warnings in six counties. The fate of one drone remains unclear.
RomaniaDefence
According to a Romanian Ministry of National Defence response to Defense România, Rheinmetall expects to deliver the first two systems in December 2026. The ministry is applying contractual penalties, but the results of repeat acceptance trials remain unclear.
BulgariaDefence
The initiative provides for joint procurement and development to defend against drones, cruise missiles and glide bombs at altitudes below 150 metres. The signing creates a framework for future capabilities but does not mean the purchase of specific systems.
SofiaNaval Warfare
The two proposals concern participation in an international project to counter low-flying threats and anti-aircraft weapons for the Bulgarian Navy. They are due to be discussed; no approval has been finalised or purchase agreed.
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