Romanian Air Force joins Thracian Star training flights in Bulgaria with US and Greek military

Aircrafts of the Romanian Air Force participate in the Thracian Star 2014 multinational exercise organized in Bulgaria between May 25 and June 4. The exercise, organized by Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and the US, aims to increase the level of training in a multinational environment, and to develop military cooperation among NATO member states, reads a statement of the Romanian Ministry of National Defense. This exercise was planned a year ago and is included in the Plan with the main activities of the Air Force Staff. A similar training was also organized a year ago (pictured). Romania wants more NATO troops locally, even permanent base: “Russian threat is a reality, and we need support” Romanian PM becomes co-pilot on F16 jet during Dacian Viper demonstration flights Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com (photo source: Romania's Defense Ministry)