DEVESLU, Romania: A US anti-missile defense system in Romania aimed at protecting NATO members from threats by “rogue” nations became operational on Thursday in a move that infuriated Russia.
The missile interceptor station located in Deveselu, southern Romania, will help defend NATO members against the threat of short and medium-range ballistic missiles, particularly from the Middle East, officials said.
“Today the United States and Romania make history in delivering this system to the NATO alliance,” said the US commander in Europe and Africa, Mark Ferguson, at an inauguration ceremony alongside NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.
But Russia sees the missile system as a security …read more
Source: The Manila Times
