Rheinmetall in advanced talks with Romanian state company for ammunition joint venture
German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall is in advanced negotiations with a Romanian state-owned company over establishing a joint venture to produce ammunition.
Romania to acquire turkish HISAR-class corvette TCG Akhisar for €223 million
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.
Romania launches formal consultation for new Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme
On 10 July, Romania’s Ministry of National Defence launched the consultation phase in its procurement process for a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
Romania to become first European country to acquire Iron Dome air defence system
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.
Romania selects Israel’s Rafael to supply air defence system in €1.9 billion project
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has selected Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to supply a new air defence system, in a deal estimated at €1.9 billion.
Netherlands donates 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania to boost NATO Training Centre
Romania and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reaffirmed their strategic defence cooperation by agreeing to make the European F-16 Training Centre in Romania a permanent facility.
Aerostar completes first Black Hawk maintenance for Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs
Aerostar has successfully completed the first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI).
Romania intends to cooperate with U.S. on tank and artillery ammunition production
Romania and the United States are advancing plans to jointly manufacture NATO-standard ammunition, following the signing of Letters of Request (LOR) by Romanian Minister of Economy Bogdan Ivan.
Norway delivers two more F-16 fighter jets to Romania
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased from Norway landed on Thursday, 22 May, at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.
Curtiss-Wright to supply stabilisation technology for Romania’s ANUBIS 3.0 RCWS
Curtiss-Wright has been selected by Romanian defence company Pro Optica S.A. to supply turret drive stabilisation system technology for the ANUBIS 3.0 RCWS.
Romania joins NATO Modular Ground-Based Air Defence Support Partnership
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has announced the inclusion of Romania as the 11th member of the Modular Ground-Based Air Defence (Mod.GBAD) Support Partnership.
NATO executes flexible deterrence mission over Romania to strengthen air and missile defence
The operation involved Greek and Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons, Italian Eurofighter 2000 jets, and support from a French tanker aircraft.