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.
Hanwha Aerospace breaks ground on first European K9 production facility in Romania
The ceremony was attended by senior Romanian officials including Presidential Advisor for National Security and Foreign Policy Marius-Gabriel Lazurca, […]
NATO’s Dynamic Front 26 tests distributed artillery command and control through large-scale simulation in Romania
U.S. Army soldiers and allied forces have begun the initial phase of Dynamic Front 26 at the Land Forces Combat Training Center Getica, bringing together eight NATO nations to rehearse artillery operations on a virtual battlefield.
Romanian Economy Minister emphasises deep localisation for IFV contract. Who is best placed to deliver?
With Bucharest demanding up to 80% local production under SAFE, the infantry fighting vehicle decision has become a test of which bidders can genuinely manufacture in Romania.
Romania details €16.6 billion SAFE investment plan with major defence procurements and strategic infrastructure projects
On 26 January, the government of Romania presented detailed plans for spending funds allocated under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme.
Romania signals faster main battle tank acquisition as decision on new fleet expected within months
During the International Armoured Vehicles conference held from 20 to 22 January in Farnborough near London, Romania announced plans to accelerate its main battle tank procurement programme.
Romanian Army brings first Cobra II 4×4 armoured vehicles into service under large-scale acquisition programme
The Romanian Army has confirmed the entry into service of the first Cobra II 4x4 armoured vehicles, although the exact size of the initial batch has not been disclosed.
Raytheon awarded $168 million contract to supply Patriot air defence equipment to Romania
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $168 million foreign military sales contract to supply Romania with equipment for the Patriot air and missile defence system.
U.S. Navy holds change of command at Aegis Ashore missile defence site in Romania, Deveselu base
The U.S. Navy held a change of command ceremony for the U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania at Naval Support Facility Deveselu on 9 December 2025.
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters conduct Agile Combat Employment training with rapid-refuel operations in Romania
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank.
Hanwha pledges 80% localization for Romania’s IFV program — offering what Rheinmetall cannot
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace offers unmatched localization and industrial impact, providing up to 80% Romanian production compared with Rheinmetall’s Hungary-anchored model.
Romania and Türkiye sign intergovernmental contract for acquisition of HISAR class corvette
The Ministry of National Defence announced that Romania and the Republic of Türkiye signed the intergovernmental contract for the acquisition of a HISAR class corvette on 3 December at the ministry’s headquarters.