The Supreme Defence Council, convening on Tuesday in Bucharest, approved updates to key directions of the „Army 2040” programme, including the budgeting for personnel needs, reconfiguring equipment procurement programmes and revamping the defence industry, as well as measures to better retain skilled military personnel. „Army 2040” aims to help develop national military capabilities that enable the government to fulfil its constitutional obligation to safeguard the territorial integrity of Romania. To this end, the country will earmark 2.5% of its GDP to defence as of 2023.The Council also reviewed and approved the Energy Ministry’s plan to improve Romania’s energy resilience, so as to protect citizens and to secure continuing supplies of electricity and natural gas, for prices that are not a burden to households. The Council also discussed the support Romania will continue to provide to Ukraine, and looked at ways to counter prospective threats.
Eugen Cojocariu, Radio Romania International
