"Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2012" International Exhibition - BSDA 2012 - organized at ROMAERO Exhibition Center will open officially on Wednesday, 16 May, at 10.00. This year`s edition, with the participation of over 180 companies from 20 countries, lasts from 16 to18 May.

The Ministry of National Defence participates with ten stands representing the Armaments Departament, the Land Forces Staff, Navy Staff, Air Force Staff, the Research Agency for Military Equipment and Technology, Topography Directorate, the Military Technical Academy, the Military Publishing House.

BSDA 2012 aims at identifying opportunities and finding cooperation solutions for production or business, at promoting the Romanian defence industry at international level, facilitating its access to international markets, potential cooperation with prestigious companies in the field, with a view to achieving compatibility and interoperability of equipment and technology.

Additional information on the three-days program and scheduled activities can be found on the official website of the exhibition: www.bsda.ro.

Journalists accredited at the Ministry of National Defence intending to participate in the official opening are exepected at Pavilion 6 of the ROMAERO Complex, on Wednesday 16 May, from 09.30. The form for accreditation request will be e-mailed at bsda@tntexpo.com.

POC for the activity: Major Cezar Stroe, GSM 0724.814.617, 0720.448.105.

MoND Press Office