Ovidiu Muca
@ovidiumuca.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Half aromanian and half... something else. 🌐#USAGBlackSea 🇺🇸 http://home.army.mil/blacksea • 🌐#MissionAigle 🇫🇷 https://tinyurl.com/3fcz4ks2
📍Black Sea, Romania, Europe
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📍Black Sea, Romania, Europe
🌐 heritageconstanta.com
“Romania has a long and rich history in aeronautics, including in rocket design. Romania joined the European Space Agency in 2011. The country’s first satellite was launched on the first ever Vega rocket flight in 2012” via @esa.int
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December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“Romania has a long and rich history in aeronautics, including in rocket design. Romania joined the European Space Agency in 2011. The country’s first satellite was launched on the first ever Vega rocket flight in 2012” via @esa.int
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www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...
The 🇺🇸 ambassador to 🇹🇷 Ankara posted a message on social media that clearly indicated the "new climate" created by the relationship between D. Trump, and R.T. Erdogan, has paved the way for Türkiye's reintegration into the F-35 program.
December 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The 🇺🇸 ambassador to 🇹🇷 Ankara posted a message on social media that clearly indicated the "new climate" created by the relationship between D. Trump, and R.T. Erdogan, has paved the way for Türkiye's reintegration into the F-35 program.
The 🇪🇺 European Commission has announced that Japan 🇯🇵 has applied to join the 'Security Action for Europe' joint defence financing programme. It has been reported that the application will undergo evaluation in line with the EU's security policies. #SAFE
December 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The 🇪🇺 European Commission has announced that Japan 🇯🇵 has applied to join the 'Security Action for Europe' joint defence financing programme. It has been reported that the application will undergo evaluation in line with the EU's security policies. #SAFE
ruzzia’s Su-57 production & PAK DA stealth bomber development - kremlin’s flagship projects - are stalled due to a lack of precision equipment. To bypass sanctions, moscow turns to Serbia and, surprisingly, Taiwanese tech. #Sanctions #Geopolitics
December 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
ruzzia’s Su-57 production & PAK DA stealth bomber development - kremlin’s flagship projects - are stalled due to a lack of precision equipment. To bypass sanctions, moscow turns to Serbia and, surprisingly, Taiwanese tech. #Sanctions #Geopolitics
Rheinmetall has received another significant order for mobile air defence systems. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has commissioned #Rheinmetall Air Defence to supply an unspecified number of #Skyranger air defence systems for the 🇳🇱armed forces by the end of 2028.
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Rheinmetall has received another significant order for mobile air defence systems. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has commissioned #Rheinmetall Air Defence to supply an unspecified number of #Skyranger air defence systems for the 🇳🇱armed forces by the end of 2028.
🇵🇱 Poland's defence minister has announced plans for the country to hand over its remaining Soviet-designed MiG-29🛩️fighter jets to 🇺🇦 Ukraine in exchange for drone technology.
December 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🇵🇱 Poland's defence minister has announced plans for the country to hand over its remaining Soviet-designed MiG-29🛩️fighter jets to 🇺🇦 Ukraine in exchange for drone technology.
🇨🇭🛡️ Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 to be its armed forces' new standard-issue pistol. The new guns will replace the military's SIG P220 - also known as Pistol 75 - which has been issued to soldiers since the 1970s.
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🇨🇭🛡️ Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 to be its armed forces' new standard-issue pistol. The new guns will replace the military's SIG P220 - also known as Pistol 75 - which has been issued to soldiers since the 1970s.
🇰🇷Korea shows how fast shipbuilding can be - four PKMRs launched instantly.🚀
#ROKNavy #PatrolKillerMediumRocket
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#ROKNavy #PatrolKillerMediumRocket
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December 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🇰🇷Korea shows how fast shipbuilding can be - four PKMRs launched instantly.🚀
#ROKNavy #PatrolKillerMediumRocket
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
#ROKNavy #PatrolKillerMediumRocket
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Romania and South Korea are deepening their Strategic Partnership. Local KK9/K10 production and the role of Hanwha Aerospace Romania — including interest in the IFV #Redback — highlight growing defence-industrial cooperation and long-term capability building
#Romania #SouthKorea
#Romania #SouthKorea
December 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Romania and South Korea are deepening their Strategic Partnership. Local KK9/K10 production and the role of Hanwha Aerospace Romania — including interest in the IFV #Redback — highlight growing defence-industrial cooperation and long-term capability building
#Romania #SouthKorea
#Romania #SouthKorea
The "Rebuilding Ukraine Forum: Security, Opportunities, Investment" will start soon. 🎥 Follow the two-day event LIVE on the New Strategy Center YouTube channel or on our website, on 11–12 December.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The "Rebuilding Ukraine Forum: Security, Opportunities, Investment" will start soon. 🎥 Follow the two-day event LIVE on the New Strategy Center YouTube channel or on our website, on 11–12 December.
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www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@mbdagroup.bsky.social a dévoilé la première image de Thundart, une roquette guidée de 227mm. Sa portée est de 150km. Elle a été développée avec #Safran - Defense pour le programme FLP-T.
December 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
@mbdagroup.bsky.social a dévoilé la première image de Thundart, une roquette guidée de 227mm. Sa portée est de 150km. Elle a été développée avec #Safran - Defense pour le programme FLP-T.
“Europe needs its own mobile platform, or it stays perpetually dependent on US and China infrastructure”
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December 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“Europe needs its own mobile platform, or it stays perpetually dependent on US and China infrastructure”
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Romania’s #IFV choice will shape its defence industry for decades. #Hanwha stands out with up to 80%😯 localisation in 🇷🇴 and the only credible path to deliver the full fleet by 2030 - real production, real transfer, real value for national security.
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Romania’s #IFV choice will shape its defence industry for decades. #Hanwha stands out with up to 80%😯 localisation in 🇷🇴 and the only credible path to deliver the full fleet by 2030 - real production, real transfer, real value for national security.
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
Elbit Systems has been suspended from NATO Support and Procurement Agency tenders amid a wide-ranging corruption probe. Contracts linked to the firm have been frozen while investigations into alleged bribery involving current and former agency staff continue. 🔎 #Elbit #Corruption (image ©ftm dot eu)
December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Elbit Systems has been suspended from NATO Support and Procurement Agency tenders amid a wide-ranging corruption probe. Contracts linked to the firm have been frozen while investigations into alleged bribery involving current and former agency staff continue. 🔎 #Elbit #Corruption (image ©ftm dot eu)
On December 5, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy announced that Damen, had been chosen in a competitive process to design the new Landing Ship Medium vessels (35 ships). The core of the Dutch group’s proposal is the LST-100 design. Construction of the first ship is expected to begin in 2026.
December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
On December 5, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy announced that Damen, had been chosen in a competitive process to design the new Landing Ship Medium vessels (35 ships). The core of the Dutch group’s proposal is the LST-100 design. Construction of the first ship is expected to begin in 2026.
Steel cutting for NB 995 has begun in 🇷🇴 Brăila, launching the first hybrid SOV for North Star. The VARD 4 19 design is hybrid, methanol-ready and equipped with SeaQ smart systems - built for efficient offshore wind operations. 🚢⚡️
#OffshoreWind #SOV #VARD #NorthStar #MaritimeTech
#OffshoreWind #SOV #VARD #NorthStar #MaritimeTech
December 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Steel cutting for NB 995 has begun in 🇷🇴 Brăila, launching the first hybrid SOV for North Star. The VARD 4 19 design is hybrid, methanol-ready and equipped with SeaQ smart systems - built for efficient offshore wind operations. 🚢⚡️
#OffshoreWind #SOV #VARD #NorthStar #MaritimeTech
#OffshoreWind #SOV #VARD #NorthStar #MaritimeTech
Test activities for the ANKA III, which was developed by TUSAŞ, are ongoing. The ANKA III has completed its 46th flight as part of system validation and identification test flights and has also successfully completed critical autopilot tests.
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Test activities for the ANKA III, which was developed by TUSAŞ, are ongoing. The ANKA III has completed its 46th flight as part of system validation and identification test flights and has also successfully completed critical autopilot tests.
Two ruzzian military airmen were killed in an incident involving the unexpected activation of an ejection system while their aircraft was parked in a shelter, according to ruzzian defense blogger Ilya Tumanov - Fighterbomber - Telegram channel
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Two ruzzian military airmen were killed in an incident involving the unexpected activation of an ejection system while their aircraft was parked in a shelter, according to ruzzian defense blogger Ilya Tumanov - Fighterbomber - Telegram channel
🇩🇪 Germany's first Pegasus SIGINT 🛩️ aircraft, based on the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet, is returning to Hamburg. There, it will receive the dedicated Kalætron Integral suite by Hensoldt.
December 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🇩🇪 Germany's first Pegasus SIGINT 🛩️ aircraft, based on the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet, is returning to Hamburg. There, it will receive the dedicated Kalætron Integral suite by Hensoldt.
December 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Elbit Systems will modernize Merkava tank fleet under a €200–210 M contract: new AI-enhanced electro-optical sights, upgraded electronics and full support over six years - boosting Israel’s armored-forces capabilities.
#ElbitSystems #Merkava
#ElbitSystems #Merkava
December 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Elbit Systems will modernize Merkava tank fleet under a €200–210 M contract: new AI-enhanced electro-optical sights, upgraded electronics and full support over six years - boosting Israel’s armored-forces capabilities.
#ElbitSystems #Merkava
#ElbitSystems #Merkava
Hanwha Aerospace Romania is boosting its long-term footprint in Romania-from K9/K10 to local production of next-gen howitzers, IFVs and unmanned platforms. The new Dâmbovița facility enables full-cycle capability and strengthens Romania’s role in Europe’s defence industry.
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
December 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Hanwha Aerospace Romania is boosting its long-term footprint in Romania-from K9/K10 to local production of next-gen howitzers, IFVs and unmanned platforms. The new Dâmbovița facility enables full-cycle capability and strengthens Romania’s role in Europe’s defence industry.
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
#DefenseIndustry #Romania
Happy Independence Day, Finland🇫🇮!
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December 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Happy Independence Day, Finland🇫🇮!
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“The Trump administration finds itself at odds with European officials who hold unrealistic expectations for the [#Ukraine] war perched in unstable minority governments, many of which trample on basic principles of democracy to suppress opposition”
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www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“The Trump administration finds itself at odds with European officials who hold unrealistic expectations for the [#Ukraine] war perched in unstable minority governments, many of which trample on basic principles of democracy to suppress opposition”
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
OKYA 5601 (by BlueSpace Technology) integrates the following technologies: Radar, ESM (Electronic Support Measures), EO/IR (Electro-Optic / Infrared), ECM (Electronic Countermeasures). Effective and adaptable C-UAS surveillance and neutralization in any operating scenario.
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
OKYA 5601 (by BlueSpace Technology) integrates the following technologies: Radar, ESM (Electronic Support Measures), EO/IR (Electro-Optic / Infrared), ECM (Electronic Countermeasures). Effective and adaptable C-UAS surveillance and neutralization in any operating scenario.