The United States is discussing sending planes to the base at Kogălniceanu for interventions in the Middle East, but there is still no official request.

Sources cited by G4media.ro indicate that the United States is interested in sending planes to the military base at Kogălniceanu for possible interventions in the Middle East. The discussions are informal and in the early stages, without an official request. Such a request would require the approval of the Ministry of Defense and the CSAT, and depending on military capabilities, parliamentary approval may also be necessary. In addition, there is also discussion about deploying a tank battalion at Smârdan for training Abrams crews, with planned investments for the expansion of the training ground. The Minister of Defense, Radu Miruță, confirmed that frequent training is taking place at Smârdan, but he could not confirm the number of American soldiers that will be sent. The U.S. Embassy previously announced that it is collaborating with the Romanian Army to build a modern tank training ground at Smârdan. In the context of tensions in the Middle East, Romania is becoming relevant again for the U.S., considering its geographical position and existing military infrastructure.