Romania
Romania is advancing a series of defense procurement projects valued at €8.3 billion under the SAFE framework. The initiative targets capability upgrades across multiple domains. The move reflects Bucharest’s continued alignment with NATO requirements and regional security priorities.
Romania
Romania faces the potential loss of up to €16 billion in EU funding as internal political disputes delay required approvals. The situation could affect investment plans, including those linked to infrastructure and strategic sectors.
Romania
Romania plans to broaden defense cooperation with Moldova as part of their strategic partnership and Moldova’s gradual alignment with European structures. The initiative focuses on institutional capacity building, training, and resilience against hybrid threats.
Romania
Falcon Defence has formalised entry into Romania’s defence industry with binding €253 million contracts for 2026 ammunition deliveries and announced plans to launch a domestic production platform for artillery rounds and energetic materials.
Romania
South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace has started construction of its first European armoured vehicle production facility in Petrești, Romania. The site is designed to support local assembly of the K9 self-propelled howitzer and K10 ammunition vehicles.
Romania
Bucharest has published a detailed procurement roadmap under the EU’s SAFE financing instrument, earmarking around €9.5 billion for military acquisitions through 2030. The programme focuses on layered air defence, ground combat systems, mobility assets and ISR capabilities.
Romania
Romania’s Ministry of Defence has submitted a request for a record defence budget for 2026, proposing direct funding that would amount to roughly 2.8 percent of GDP.