Romania

Romania Retires Soviet-Heritage Fighter Jet Fleet

Romania officially retired its fleet of MiG-21s as the NATO member and Ukraine neighbor is aiming to modernize its armed forces.

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Russian Jet Intercepts Polish Plane Over Black Sea: Romania

A Russian fighter intercepted a Polish plane patrolling for the EU's border agency over the Black Sea, Romania's defense ministry said.

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Romania Beefs up Army With 18 Turkish TB2 Combat Drones

Romania has awarded Baykar a $321 million contract to deliver 18 Bayraktar TB2 medium-altitude, long-endurance combat drones.

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Rheinmetall to Open Maintenance Hub in Romania for Ukraine Weapons

German arms firm Rheinmetall said it would soon open a maintenance center in Romania for military equipment used in Ukraine's battle against Russian forces.

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NATO’s Eastern Flank Calls for Increased US Presence

NATO eastern flank members have called for a stepped-up US military presence in the region as they looked ahead to an alliance summit in Vilnius in July.

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US Approves Sale of 95 Heavy Gun Carrier JLTVs to Romania

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 95 Heavy Gun Carrier Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and equipment to Romania.

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Elbit Systems Wins Multiple Contracts to Modernize Romanian Aerial Capabilities

Israel-based firm Elbit Systems has received multiple contracts to modernize the Romanian Armed Forces’ aerial capabilities.

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Romania Wants Battalion of M1 Abrams Tanks From US

Romania is considering acquiring a battalion of M1 Abrams tanks from the US amid increasing threats due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Elbit Systems to Supply Unmanned Turrets, Mortar Systems to Romania

Elbit Systems has received a $120-million contract to deliver unmanned turrets and mortar systems to the Romanian Armed Forces.

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NATO Sends Planes to Romania to Track Russian Moves

NATO will send surveillance aircraft to Romania to bolster its eastern flank and "monitor Russian military activity," the alliance said.

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