Gabriel Les
PM Dancila: Government's objective - funds granted for Army endowment to return to economy
The Government's objective is to see the funds granted for Army endowment returning, as much as possible, to the Romanian economy, so as to contribute to the revival of the national defence industry, through industrial cooperation and technological transfer, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday, on the occasion of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Romaero SA Buc
PM Dancila: Government's objective - funds granted for Army endowment to return back to economy
The Government's objective is to see the funds granted for Army endowment returning, as much as possible, to the Romanian economy, so as to contribute to the revival of the national defence industry, through industrial cooperation and technological transfer, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday, on the occasion of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Romaero SA Buc
DefMin Les reiterates importance of allied unity and indivisibility at NATO defence ministers' meeting
Minister of National Defence Gabriel Les reiterated the importance of allied unity and indivisibility "as fundamental prerequisites in building the coherent response to the current challenges," at the meeting of the ministers of defence from NATO member states, held in Brussels.
Les: Black Sea security entails serious concerns, Russia - biggest concern
The security in the Black Sea region entails serious concerns, Russia being the biggest concern, Defense Minister Gabriel Les on Friday told the international conference Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum, which is taking place in the seaside resort of Mamaia.
NATO, EU officials to attend 'Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum' international conference in Mamaia
NATO and EU officials, along with representatives of organisations dealing with foreign affairs and national security, and academics will be participating in a three-day "Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum" international conference that is starting in the Black Sea resort of Mamaia this after-noon.
DefMin on Heroes' Day: Our thought goes to Romanian servicemen serving their country far away
National Defence Minister Gabriel Les voiced his gratitude on Heroes' Day to the Romanian servicemen in the theatres of operations and international missions.
DefMin Les on servicemen injured in Afghanistan:: People are still dying for Romania's security
National Defence Minister Gabriel Les stated on Friday, after the news regarding the five servicemen injured while on a mission in Afghanistan, that "people are still dying for Romania's security," underscoring that it's important for the Army not be introduced "in political games" and the endowment programmes be continued. "There are five Romanian servicemen who were injured in this incident.
Wreath laying ceremony at Monument to WWII Homeland Heroes
A wreath laying ceremony was held in observance of May 9 at the Monument to the WWII Homeland Heroes, near the "Carol I" National Defense University in Bucharest, attended by Defense Minister Gabriel Les and acting Justice Minister Ana Birchall.
DefMin Les says land forces should have modern capabilities, systems
For the accomplishment of their specific missions, the land forces must have modern, flexible and efficient capabilities and systems interoperable with those of other NATO countries, Romania's Defence Minister Gabriel Les said on Tuesday.
Four Romanian servicemen injured in Afghanistan; they were hospitalised; health status-stable
Four Romanian servicemen were injured on Saturday, around 10:00hrs, local time, while conducting a mission in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the National Defence Ministry (MApN) announced. According to a MApN release sent to AGERPRS, a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored column - operated by the servicemen of the the 300th "St.