Damen launches advanced NRP D. João II multi-purpose vessel for Portuguese Navy with expanded operational capabilities
Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II, a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720, for the Portuguese Navy.
Romania
Hanwha Aerospace plans €1.3 billion investment to expand defence production and technology transfer in Romania
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a €1.3 billion investment package to expand defence production capabilities in Romania.
German Eurofighters hand over NATO Air Policing mission in Romania to RAF Typhoons after extended deployment
The NATO has completed a transition of its enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, with the German Air Force handing over duties to the Royal Air Force.
WB Group establishes WB Romania subsidiary to expand European presence and strengthen regional defence cooperation
WB Group has announced the launch of WB Romania, marking its first subsidiary within the European Union outside Poland.
Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.
Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding
Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
Hanwha Aerospace completes production of first K9 self-propelled artillery system for Romanian Armed Forces
Romania’s Land Forces have announced the completion of the first 155 mm K9 Tunetul self-propelled howitzer at Hanwha Aerospace’s facility in Changwon, South Korea.
Royal Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing Mission in Romania, reinforcing Alliance presence on eastern flank
Royal Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility for NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania following a handover ceremony at the 86th Air Base in Borcea.
IDV signs contract with Romania for third batch of 860 High Mobility military trucks under long-term defence agreement
Italian military vehicle manufacturer IDV has signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of Defence to supply a third batch of tactical trucks under a framework agreement concluded on 30 December 2019.
Romania’s infantry fighting vehicle procurement draws scrutiny over transparency and industrial impact
Concerns are mounting that moves to favour a particular platform could undermine confidence in the transparency of Romania’s infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) procurement.
Spanish Eurofighters deploy to Romania to strengthen NATO Air Policing and Agile Combat Employment on Eastern Flank
Three Spanish Air and Space Force Eurofighter Typhoons, supported by an A400M aircraft, have deployed to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania to reinforce NATO’s flexible and scalable posture on the Eastern Flank.
U.S. Army conducts air defense live-fire training in Romania during Dynamic Front 26 exercise
Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command conducted air defense training.