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.
Otokar establishes Romanian subsidiary following EUR 857 million armoured vehicle contract
Turkish defence and commercial vehicle manufacturer Otokar has announced the establishment of a subsidiary in Romania, named Otokar Land Systems.
The Netherlands extends deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones on NATO’s eastern flank
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the extension of its MQ-9 Reaper drone deployment in Romania for another year.
United States approves sale of GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs to Romania
The United States has approved the sale of GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) to Romania in a deal valued at approximately USD 84 million.
Romania completes 48th Fighter Squadron as F-16 deliveries progress
Romania reached a key milestone in its air force modernisation programme as the final F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for the 48th Fighter Squadron landed at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.
Israeli company Plasan Sasa to supply armour packages for K9 Thunder howitzers
Israeli defence company Plasan Sasa has secured a contract from Hanwha Aerospace to provide additional armour packages for K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers.
Spanish Eurofighters conduct Close Air Support training with NATO allies in Romania
Spanish Eurofighters conducted joint training with United States and French Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) in December, reinforcing NATO’s combat readiness and interoperability.
Sweden contributes SEK 300 million to Romania for replenishing Patriot systems donated to Ukraine
The Swedish government has pledged SEK 300 million (EUR 26 million) to support Romania in replenishing its Patriot air defence systems donated to Ukraine.
Raytheon awarded USD 946 million contract to provide additional Patriot systems to Romania
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a USD 946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot air and missile defence systems.
RTX secures contract for Romanian Patriot air defence systems production
The US Department of Defence announced the signing of a USD 946.5 million contract with RTX Corporation to produce and supply additional Patriot air defence systems to Romania.