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# Romania Relaunches USD 8 Billion Abrams Tank Program to Bolster Land Forces
- URL: https://www.adriadefense.com/romania-relaunches-usd-8-billion-abrams-tank-program-to-bolster-land-forces/
- Published: 2025-09-30T18:18:21.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-30T18:18:21.000Z
- Description: Romania has officially resumed a major defense procurement program valued at over USD 8 billion, aimed at acquiring U.S.-made Abrams main battle tanks.
- Author: AdriaDefense Desk
- Tags: Romania, #USD 8 Billion, #Ministry of National Defense, Industry

**Bucharest, September 30, 2025** — Romania has officially resumed a major defense procurement program valued at over **USD 8 billion**, aimed at acquiring U.S.-made **Abrams main battle tanks** and a wide range of supporting vehicles, simulators, and training systems, according to documents cited by **Profit.ro**.

The large-scale modernization initiative, first launched in 2023, is part of Bucharest’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its land forces amid growing regional security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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#### **Phase 1: Initial Abrams Acquisition**

In the first phase of the program, the **Romanian Army** approved the purchase of:

- **54 modernized Abrams tanks**,
- **12 support vehicles**, including 4 recovery tractors, 4 mobile assault bridges, and 4 mine plows,  
sourced from existing **U.S. Army stocks**.

The initial deal, worth **USD 1 billion**, is expected to see deliveries completed by **2028**.

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#### **Phase 2: Major Expansion**

Romania’s **Ministry of National Defense (MApN)** has now requested **Parliamentary approval** for:

- **Phase 2 of Stage 1**, and
- **Stage 2** of the broader endowment plan.

The new stages will include:

- **216 additional Abrams tanks**,
- **76 derivatives** (16 recovery tractors, 44 mobile assault bridges, 16 mine plows),
- **logistics support**, and
- **training and simulation equipment**.

The total value of this expansion is estimated at USD 7.54 billion plus VAT, bringing the combined value of all phases to over USD 8 billion.