Romania and Germany have formalised a framework for defence cooperation through a Joint Declaration of Intent, signed on Wednesday, January 28, in Berlin by Romanian defence minister Radu Miruță and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius, Digi24 reported. The agreement sets out a modern framework for collaboration in the field of defence materials, covering four main areas: joint logistical support, bilateral procurement of products and services, co-development of military equipment, and research and development in defence technologies. During the meeting, Miruță and Pistorius also discussed strengthening security along NATO’s Eastern Flank, strategic defence investments, and cooperation within the European SAFE programme. The agreement follows broader European and NATO initiatives to modernise armed forces in response to evolving regional security challenges, particularly in Eastern Europe. Both ministers highlighted the strategic importance of joint projects and technology-sharing as a means to strengthen collective defence and support Romania’s ongoing military modernisation plans.