Braşov, Romania – May 17, 2025
On May 13, 2025, the city of Braşov became a focal point for the deepening of Romania – USA Strategic Partnership, as high-level representatives from both nations convened to advance cooperation in security, infrastructure, and economic develop-ment. Hosted and led by Dobircianu Sorin, Ph.D., this landmark event brought together top experts and leaders to outline a bilateral strategic agenda. The discussions, held under the framework of mutual agreements between Romanian and American insti-tutions, underscored Braşov’s growing role as a hub for innovation and collaboration.
DISTINGUISHED REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOTH NATIONS
The event featured an impressive lineup of Romanian and American leaders, each bringing specialized expertise to the table.
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Rob Evans, COO/Founder of Turnbull Services (turnbullservices.com), a U.S. company renowned for its advanced capabilities in economic development and military-related projects, operating under U.S. Government authority.
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John Dawkins, CEO of 77 Construction USA (77constructionusa.com), a U.S. firm specializing in construction and economic development, with selective international operations under U.S. Government oversight.
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Ioana Păiuş, CEO of INTELLDRONES (intelldrones.ro), a leader in drone tech-nology and innovation.
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Marius Alexandru DUNCA, Senator, a prominent political figure advocating for regional development (ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marius-Alexandru_Dunca).
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Marian Rasaliu, Director General of IAR (iar.ro), a key player in Romania’s aero-space and defense industry.
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Mircea Petru Țanţau, Director of Carfil (carfil.ro), a company specializing in industrial manufacturing and defense solutions.
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Ramona-Gabriela Budu, General Manager of ROMARM (tohan.ro), Romania’s national defense industry leader.
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Gheorghe Tomescu, and Daniel Ciorba representing Firese (firese.ro), a company focused on security and defense technologies.
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Emil Sîrbu, President of INTERVENȚII ACTIVE ÎN ATMOSFERĂ (iaa.eu), an organization advancing atmospheric intervention technologies.
The agenda focused on critical sectors: military, defense, security, special construction infrastructure, critical infrastructure, and energy security. The event laid the groundwork for transformative projects in Braşov and beyond.
SECURITY COOPERATION: STRENGTHENING NATO’S EASTERN FLANK
As a steadfast NATO member and a key U.S. ally, Romania plays a pivotal role in ensuring stability in Eastern Europe. The military base in Cincu, Braşov County, stands as a testament to this partnership, hosting joint exercises and bolstering NATO’s defense capabilities. With contributions from American companies like Turnbull Services, LLC, SRL, SH.P.K and 77 CONSTRUCTION USA CORP, new investments are planned for 2025 to modernize military infrastructure in the region, enhancing Romania’s strategic position.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
A VISION FOR BRAŞOV
The Romania – USA partnership extends beyond security to transformative infrastructure projects. A highlight of the visit was a tour of the Braşov – Ghimbav International Airport (brasovairport.ro), led by Constantin Albu, the airport’s Director General.
The delegation explored the airport’s ongoing modernization efforts, which aim to position it as a regional hub for trade and tourism.
American expertise, potentially from firms like Turnbull Services and 77 Construction USA, is expected to support this project, alongside broader regional initiatives such as the planned Constanţa – Gdansk highway and railway, developed in collaboration with Poland.
The partnership also emphasizes sustainable development. American companies are investing in green energy projects to support Romania’s transition to a low-carbon economy, while Romanian firms like INTELLDRONES and Firese are contributing cutting-edge technologies to these efforts.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES: BRAŞOV AS AN INNOVATION HUB
The collaboration is unlocking significant economic opportunities for Braşov. By fostering foreign investment and technological exchanges, the partnership is driving growth in the IT and advanced manufacturing sectors. Companies like Carfil, IAR, and ROMARM are at the forefront of this transformation, with American firms partnering with local universities to develop a skilled workforce. The influence of U.S. companies like NuScale Power, which is advancing Romania’s small modular reactor (SMR) project at Doiceşti, could inspire similar innovative energy initiatives in Braşov.
A TOUR OF IAR – SHOWCASING ROMANIA’S AEROSPACE EXCELLENCE
The delegation also visited the IAR facility in Braşov, where Marian Rasaliu, Director General, provided a comprehensive tour. The facility, a cornerstone of Romania’s aerospace and defense industry showcased its advanced capabilities in helicopter manufacturing and maintenance.
The visit highlighted IAR’s potential to collaborate with American partners on future defense projects, further strengthening the strategic partnership.
A PROMISING FUTURE FOR ROMANIA AND THE USA
The May 13 event in Braşov marked a new chapter in the Romania-USA Strategic Partnership, with the city emerging as a key player in this dynamic collaboration. The expertise of American representatives Rob Evans and John Dawkins, combined with the leadership of Romanian figures like Ioana Păiuş, Marius-Alexandru Dunca, and others, underscores a shared commitment to security, infrastructure, and economic prosperity.
A follow-up agenda is planned for Washington, D.C., in the second half of 2025, promising further U.S. investments and cooperation.
Local authorities in Braşov, supported by this team of USA and Romanian partners are dedicated to ensuring that these initiatives deliver tangible benefits for the community and the broader region.
As Braşov continues to grow as a hub for innovation and collaboration, the Romania-USA partnership is poised to build a secure and prosperous future.
The May 13, 2025, meeting in Braşov marked a pivotal moment for the Romania-USA Strategic Partnership, with Turnbull Services (turnbullservices.com) and 77 Construction USA (77constructionusa.com) playing central roles in advancing bilateral cooperation. By partnering with Romanian firms, Turnbull Services and 77 Construction USA are driving innovation, sustainable development, and economic growth in Braşov. With further collaborations planned in Washington, D.C., later in 2025, these companies are poised to lead transformative initiatives, cementing a prosperous and secure future for the region.
ROMANIA IS THE KEY LOGISTICS HUB
FOR THE REBUILDING OF UKRAINE
Turnbull was recently mentioned in three articles, after our business trip to Braşov. I’ll drop the articles below, but I translated and added to them in English. You will tell this is not my writing style, but nonetheless it conveys the importance of the meetings.
Braşov has a lot to offer besides the beautiful mountains and old town, it hosts multiple arms manufacturers, many technology companies, and a brand new inter-national airport.
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https://newsbv.ro/parteneriatul-strategic-romania-sua-cooperare-brasov/
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https://www.informatiabrasovului.ro/2025/05/14/consolidarea-parteneriatului-strategic-romania-sua-cooperare-in-securitate-infrastructura-si-dezvoltare-brasov/
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https://www.intelligenceinfo.org/parteneriatul-strategic-cu-sua-agenda-strategica-bilaterala/
TURNBULL SERVICES: YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER IN ROMANIA
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WHY PARTNER WITH TURNBULL SERVICES?
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A STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
“There is no country more strategically located than Romania to be the resupply and logistic hub for the rebuilding of Ukraine and Turnbull Services is committed to leveraging its position to promote meaningful partnerships to drive economic growth in Romania and beyond.”
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With Romania’s rich history, cultural significance, and growing economy, the country presents unique opportunities for investment and development. Turnbull Services is committed to being your trusted partner, ensuring that you navigate the complexities of the Romanian market with confidence and success.
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