Romanian innovator ASSIST Software joins defence cooperation talks in Bucharest
ASSIST Software, a Romanian technology company leading in artificial intelligence and defence simulation, joined senior officials and industry leaders at the Conference on Defence Industrial Cooperation between Germany and Romania.…
ASSIST Software, a Romanian technology company leading in artificial intelligence and defence simulation, joined senior officials and industry leaders at the Conference on Defence Industrial Cooperation between Germany and Romania. Organized by AHK Romania under the patronage of the President of Romania, the event on November 10 highlighted Romania’s growing role as a strategic technology partner in Europe’s defence landscape.
Representing ASSIST Software at the conference were Gheorghe David, Co-founder and Managing Partner, and Gabriel Tironeac, Vice President of Innovation. The two executives engaged in discussions on the future of digital transformation in defence, presenting the company’s experience in AI-driven simulation systems, command-and-control solutions, and data-centric training technologies. Their presence emphasized how Romanian-built software is already supporting European initiatives focused on interoperability and mission readiness.
Strengthening Defence Cooperation Between Germany and Romania
The conference was a strategic platform to formalize and accelerate partnerships in the defence sector. Combining institutional dialogue with practical industry cooperation and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy and the German Embassy in Bucharest, the initiative reflected Berlin’s commitment to deepening security ties with Romania within the broader NATO and EU framework.
According to the official AHK Romania communication, the event addressed key areas of collaboration: procurement and supply-chain cooperation, joint research and development, military equipment production, interoperability within NATO and the EU, and trilateral cooperation with the Republic of Moldova.
The discussions took place in the context of the broader European security landscape, especially after the NATO Summit in The Hague and the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, both emphasizing supply-chain resilience and defence readiness.
Europe’s Defence Industry on the Rise
The event took place during significant shifts in European defence investment. According to the European Defence Agency (EDA, 2025), the total defence expenditure of EU Member States reached €343 billion in 2024, representing a 19% increase from the previous year. Procurement spending alone grew by 39%, while research and development budgets rose by 20%, reaching €13 billion. These figures indicate the largest year-on-year increase in defence funding in Europe in decades.
