Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has formally requested parliamentary approval to launch procurement procedures for the next stages of its "Main Battle Tank" acquisition programme.
On 28 August, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence announced that three multirole Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon aircraft delivered from Norway landed at the 86th Air Base Borcea.
In Germany, Romanian Economy Minister Radu Miruță signed the contractual framework for a €535 million strategic investment to build a gunpowder factory in Victoria, Brașov county, together with Rheinmetall.
Diehl Aviation officially broke ground on 30 July for its new production facility in Craiova, located in Romania’s Dolj region.
The German Air Force has deployed to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, to assume NATO’s enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission in south-eastern Europe.
Rheinmetall has established a broad production network in Romania, reinforcing its presence in the country and its role as a key defence supplier for the Romanian armed forces.
Romania has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the procurement of SHORAD and VSHORAD air defence systems.
British aerospace company Marshall and Romanian aerospace specialist Romaero have announced a strategic collaboration to provide depot maintenance support for the Romanian Air Force’s C-130 Hercules aircraft.
German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall is in advanced negotiations with a Romanian state-owned company over establishing a joint venture to produce ammunition.
Romania will purchase the Turkish naval vessel TCG Akhisar (P-1220) directly from the Turkish Navy for €223 million (excluding VAT), according to the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
On 10 July, Romania’s Ministry of National Defence launched the consultation phase in its procurement process for a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
Romanian Defence Minister Ionuț Moșteanu has confirmed that Romania intends to acquire the Iron Dome air defence system, as part of a broader strategy to enhance national security.
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