“The 2012 defense budget is about EUR60 million higher than the previous year,” said state secretary Vasile Ozunu.
The ministry had requested a budget of RON14.25 billion, or 2.38% of the gross domestic product, to meet NATO commitments, but the Government was only able to assign 1.31% of GDP, which is still EUR60 million higher than last year, said Ozunu.
He added 67.8% of the defense budget is allotted for staff expenses and the rest will go to acquisitions to further endow the Romanian military.