The contract has already been signed and the military is waiting for the approval of the country’s government.
Romania has signed a $321 million contract to procure Turkish TB2 fighter jets, Defense News reported. According to recently published documents, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense initiated the contract.
“The UAVs purchased will belong to the Romanian Land Forces, and each system has six air platforms (18 in total) capable of engaging targets. The program also includes the purchase of an initial logistics support package, necessary training and equipment,” says the program. . in a ministry statement.
The UAVs will be delivered to Timisoara, where MiG-23 warplanes were previously used at the Romanian Air Force base. After taking delivery of the popular Turkish UAVs, Romania will become the second EU country after Poland to use the TB2 and the third European NATO member to order them outside of Turkey.
The acquisition of drones is the next step in the transformation of the Romanian army by 2040, which aims to equip the country’s military forces with new military equipment and weapons systems that provide flexibility, improved situational awareness and increased firepower.
Romania plans to increase its defense budget to 2.5% of GDP in 2023. Last year, the country allocated about $6 billion for defense. Bucharest is also considering purchasing American F-35 fighter jets to modernize its air force.
Previously Focus He said Turkey is ready to offer a new Kemankes missile for Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial vehicles.
Source: Focus
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