Major General Adrian Ciolponea emphasizes that Romania must build and develop its own defense capabilities against drones.

Major General Adrian Ciolponea, who works in Brussels within NATO, granted an interview to HotNews in which he discussed the threats posed by drones that recently exploded in Romania. He emphasized that defense against these incursions is a national responsibility, regulated by Article 3 of NATO, and not a collective action under the umbrella of Article 5. Ciolponea highlighted that Romania must build and develop its own defense capabilities, including through rules of engagement that allow for rapid response. He explained the difficulties in detecting drones, which can be hard to observe due to their small size and the materials they are made of.

The general proposed proactive measures, including the creation of extensive detection zones and the use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve response to threats. Additionally, he stressed the importance of a database with information about drones and the need to inform citizens about the risks involved in intercepting them.