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Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania

Norway has begun their delivery of F-16 that were used in the Norwegian Air Force.

Elbit Systems Ltd. and CN Romarm S.A, through its subsidiary S Uzina Automecanica Moreni S.A. (UAM), have announced a cooperation agreement between the two companies in the field of artillery production.

Elbit Systems, Romarm to cooperate on production of artillery systems

As part of the agreement, the parties will establish a Romanian Artillery Center, with the participation of additional local companies to enhance the domestic industrial base.

PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the first four new-generation, European manufactured S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, with two more aircraft on schedule to arrive by the end of 2023. Purchased as part of the European Union’s VISION 2020 project, the intended missions for Romania’s new Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters include maritime and land search and rescue, firefighting, transport and medical emergency support.

PZL Mielec delivers first Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk helicopters to Romania

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the first four new-generation, European manufactured S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The United States Defence Security Cooperation Service has issued certification for a sale of the AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Lithuania of preliminary USD 100 million value. The purchase contract is planned to be signed by the end of the year.

Romania intends to acquire short and very short-range air defence systems

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The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has officially started the process of finding suppliers for integrated short and very short-range air defence systems.

Derco, a Lockheed Martin company, signed an agreement with Aerostar S.A. to repair landing gear, wheels and brakes in support of the Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet, reducing lead times and improving logistics for mission readiness.

Derco and Aerostar sign agreement in support of Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet

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Derco signed an agreement with Aerostar S.A. to repair landing gear, wheels and brakes in support of the Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet.

The first European F-16 Training Center was inaugurated on Monday, Nov. 13, at the Fetești Air Base in southern Romania. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and subcontractors, Daedalus Aviation Group, Draken International, GFD, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, and ILIAS Solutions will work as one team to provide F-16 training at the newly formed center, which is the result of unique collaboration between the Romanian Ministry of National Defence, the Romanian Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, in partnership with Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin to partner with European companies on F-16 training center in Romania

Top, Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The first European F-16 Training Center was inaugurated on Monday, Nov. 13, at the Fetești Air Base in southern Romania.

Germany has announced the deployment of four Eurofighter jets and 150 personnel to Romania, bolstering the NATO Air Policing mission in the region. This move, as reported by the dpa news agency, follows a request from Bucharest and is part of a collective effort to enhance airspace security under the NATO umbrella.

Germany deploys Eurofighters to Romania to strengthen NATO Air Policing

Air, NATO / By Defence Industry Europe

In the past, the German Air Force has already supported the Air Policing mission in Romania. The deployment is seen as a response to the evolving security situation in Eastern Europe, particularly following recent incidents along the Romania-Ukraine border. In September, Bucharest confirmed the discovery of drone fragments on Romanian territory near the Ukrainian …

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