General Curtis King reaffirmed the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense. He emphasized the importance of Romania in the alliance in the context of Russian threats.

Brigadier General Curtis King, commander of the U.S. Air Force and Missile Defense Command 10, stated that the United States remains committed to collective defense commitments within NATO, ensuring that troop adjustments do not affect this principle. Romania is considered a central element of the alliance. In response to questions regarding recent incursions by Russian drones, King emphasized that the U.S. will continue to support collective defense, maintaining collaboration with Romania. He also mentioned joint exercises conducted by Polish, Romanian, and American forces to enhance defense against drones. King discussed the Flytrap project, which aims to neutralize drones, and highlighted the importance of expanding detection and destruction capabilities, optimizing existing resources and integrating advanced technologies.