Ionuț Moșteanu explained how he avoided mandatory military service in the 2000s due to his student status and legislative changes.

The Minister of Defense, Ionuț Moșteanu, discussed how he avoided mandatory military service in the early 2000s, explaining that his status as a student and the legislative context led to the lack of a conscription order. Although he did not complete his degree in Automation, Moșteanu worked and was employed in various fields, which contributed to his absence from the army. He mentioned that he had experiences with weapons in private shooting ranges, highlighting their benefits for developing discipline and team spirit. Moșteanu emphasized the importance of sports in his life, stating that he played basketball for 15 years, which helped him develop useful skills similar to those in the army.