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.
Romania plans to sign deal for over 200 tracked IFVs this year, says defence ministry
Bucharest intends to acquire 246 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for its Land Forces, with the contract expected to be signed this year, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence confirmed.
U.S. Army conducts key artillery certification in Romania to maintain readiness on NATO’s eastern flank
U.S. soldiers deployed in Romania continue to maintain high levels of readiness through rigorous field training exercises.
Italian Eurofighters scramble from Romania on NATO Air Policing Mission
On 29 April 2025, Italian Eurofighter Typhoons were scrambled from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania for the first time since their deployment began.
MSI Defense Solutions partners with Romania’s OVES Enterprise to develop AI-powered C-UAS systems
Romanian software company OVES Enterprise has signed a strategic memorandum with U.S.-based MSI Defense Solutions, a provider of advanced tactical systems for land and naval defence.
U.S. approves Romania’s request to purchase new Patriot PAC-3+ fire unit to replace donated system
The U.S. Department of State approved Romania’s request for the possible purchase of components for a new Patriot PAC-3+ fire unit, which may replace the system previously transferred to Ukraine.
Otokar signs joint venture agreement with Romania’s Automecanica to manufacture COBRA II armoured vehicles
his move follows Otokar’s contract with the Romanian Ministry of Defence, signed in November 2024, for the delivery of 1,059 COBRA II vehicles.
Romanian industry to begin military drone production in partnership with Periscope Aviation
Romanian defence company Carfil, in collaboration with U.S.-based Periscope Aviation, will begin manufacturing military drones in Brașov by the end of 2025.
Diehl Aviation to open new manufacturing facility in Romania to support global growth
Diehl Aviation has announced the establishment of a new production facility in Romania, marking a key step in expanding its global manufacturing footprint.
Romanian F-16 fighter jets arrive in Lithuania for NATO Air Policing mission
Four Romanian F-16 fighter jets landed in Šiauliai, Lithuania, on 27 March 2025, to assume NATO’s Air Policing duties from the French and Italian detachments.
Hanwha Aerospace confirms plans to build defence production facility in Romania
South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace is planning to build a production facility in Romania’s southern Dâmbovița County, according to Romanian media reports.
Romania completes F-16 squadron deployment, strengthening air defence
On 11 March, Romania’s Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, attended a ceremony at Câmpia Turzii marking the full operational capability of the 48th Fighter Squadron.