German Air Force deploys five Eurofighters to Romania for NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Mission
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 strengthens presence in Romania with Lynx vehicle and ammunition production project
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 signs over €2 billion framework deal with Rafael for air defence systems
Romania has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the procurement of SHORAD and VSHORAD air defence systems.
Marshall and Romaero partner to support Romanian Air Force C-130 fleet
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.
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.