Șeful Statului Major al Apărării, despre piloții români care au doborât drona: „Sunt minunați. Mi-aș dori să am în toată flota aeriană oameni ca ei”

During a press conference, General Gheorghiță Vlad provided updates on the ongoing search for a drone intercepted by a Romanian pilot. He confirmed that search operations are active and that remains of a DF-16 missile have been found. The drone's debris will be handed over to military prosecutors for investigation. He praised the young Romanian pilots involved in the interception, highlighting their skills and the performance of the Romanian Air Force within NATO. The ground control team was also composed of young military personnel, showcasing the capabilities of Romania's aviation training.