Turkish and Romanian air defense units hold exercise at Romania’s Capu Midia range

Turkish and Romanian air defense units conducted an exercise at the Capu Midia training range on Romania’s Black Sea coast. Turkish units have been in Romania since September with HİSAR-O, HİSAR-A, KORKUT and SUNGUR systems.

Turkish and Romanian air defense units conducted an exercise at the Capu Midia training range in Romania’s Constanța region. Photos from the drill showed Turkish air defense systems in position and personnel operating them.

Turkish air defense units deployed to Capu Midia for Eastern Shield 2026, an air and counter-drone defense exercise hosted by Romania from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2. Turkish-made HİSAR-O, HİSAR-A, KORKUT and SUNGUR systems and modernized towed guns took part.

A busy exercise calendar in Romania

Turkish air defense personnel during the exercise

Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry said at its weekly briefing on Oct. 8 that the Turkish Armed Forces are taking part in the Carpathian Arc collective defense exercise in Romania. The Turkish Air Force also joined the Burebista-2026 air exercise in Romania with three F-16 fighter jets and 44 personnel.

Located on the Black Sea coast, the Capu Midia range hosts live-fire air defense exercises by NATO allies.