Romania’s SAFE defence loan faces contract deadline pressure as defence ministry signals caution on terms
Romania’s €16.68 billion loan agreement with the European Commission under the Security Action for Europe programme has opened a major financing route for defence procurement and strategic infrastructure.
Romania’s SAFE defence funding faces political dispute over alleged influence peddling and German supplier deal
Romania’s Defence Minister Radu Miruţă has warned that some defence procurement contracts under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme could be lost if bureaucratic obstacles are not resolved before the 31 May deadline.
Romanian F-16 shoots down unmanned aircraft over Estonia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said on 19 May that one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft shot down an unmanned aircraft over Estonian territory.
Romania: SAFE programme billions to boost Western defence giants amid marginal domestic industry participation
Romania’s €16.7 billion borrowing package under the SAFE defence financing framework is facing growing scrutiny amid concerns that much of the programme’s economic value could flow to Western Europe while Romania assumes the long-term financial burden.
Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics partner on Romanian unmanned ground vehicle programme at BSDA 2026
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a teaming agreement with Milrem Robotics to jointly pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle programme.
Aselsan expands presence in Bucharest and offers combat-proven defence solutions to the Romanian Armed Forces
Aselsan, one of Türkiye’s leading defence technology companies, is exhibiting at the Black Sea Defence & Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition in Bucharest, Romania.
Romania’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme faces growing questions. Are government claims consistent with reality?
The IFV programme—accounting for roughly one-third of Romania’s €8.33 billion SAFE package—is under scrutiny over pricing, localisation, and procurement process.
Hanwha highlights unmanned systems and AI defence technologies at BSDA 2026 amid European expansion
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems will present next-generation unmanned and artificial intelligence-enabled defence technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest.
Rheinmetall to showcase land, air and naval defence systems at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest
Rheinmetall will present a broad portfolio of military systems and technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest from May 13 to 15.
NATO Concludes Neptune Strike 2026 enhanced Vigilance Activity across Mediterranean and Black Sea operational areas
NATO Concludes Neptune Strike 2026 enhanced Vigilance Activity across Mediterranean and Black Sea operational areas
NATO tests layered counter-drone defences in Romania to strengthen integrated air and missile defence capabilities
The testing took place at the Capu Midia Training Range during Exercise Eastern Phoenix 26, hosted by Romania.
Otokar signs agreement to acquire Romanian manufacturer, expanding NATO-aligned armoured vehicle production capacity
Otokar has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Automecanica S.A. and its production facility in Mediaș, Romania.