Turkey is participating with air-defence elements in Romania's Eastern Shield 2026 exercise, scheduled from 16 September to 2 October, according to a report citing the Turkish Defence Ministry and a notice from Turkey's embassy in Bucharest. [1] [2]
The Turkish contingent displayed national air-defence systems during events marking the anniversary of Romania's air-defence branch, then moved to its main exercise positions at Capu Midia in Constanța County and began training activities. [2]
ContextThe activity is described as an air and drone-defence exercise hosted by Romania. It represents documented bilateral training, not a reported combat deployment. [1] [2]