Romania – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

23 February

US Introduces Data-Driven Upgrade to Romania’s Battlefield Training

A new training upgrade is giving Romanian commanders a sharper view of soldier performance, moving from simple observation to data-driven assessment.

20 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AI Core, Long Reach: Romania Develops Intelligent Cruise Missile

Romania is taking its strike capabilities to the next level with Sahara, an AI-enabled cruise missile built to deliver precision strikes over long distances.

12 February

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Launches K9 Howitzer Hub in Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has started building a European manufacturing hub in Romania to produce K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles.

Jan- 2026 -

23 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Merops counter-drone system placed on a black truck bed with a soldier operating it.

Inder Singh Bisht

Romania to Deploy Low-Cost Counter-Drone System Proven in Ukraine

The Romanian Armed Forces is set to induct the Merops anti-drone system into service after it proved effective against Russia’s Shahed drones.

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Defense System Parts for Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for the purchase of Patriot air and missile defense defense system components.

4 December

Europe

TCG Akhisar, a Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel.

Jodesz Gavilan

Romania Orders $260M HISAR Corvette From Turkey

Romania has finalized a $260-million contract with Turkey to buy a HISAR class corvette, including training and logistics support package.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Romania Buys French Mistral Air Defense Systems in Over $700M Deal

Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has finalized a 625-million-euro ($724-million) deal to acquire Mistral short-range air defense systems from France.

25 November

Europe