Romania urgently purchases bayrats for $ 321 million: is going to strengthen its army

The contract has already been signed and the military is expecting approval by the country's government. Romania has concluded a $ 321 million contract for the supply of Turkish TB2 Fighting Fighting Fighters, Defense News reports. According to recently published documents, the Ministry of National Defense of Romania was the initiator of the contract.

"These drones will be intended for Romania Land Forces, and each system includes six air platforms with the possibility of defeat of targets (only 18 drones). The program also includes the purchase of an initial material and technical support package, necessary training and equipment," the statement said. in the statement of the ministry. The drones will be delivered to Timisora, where fighters of the MiG-23 were previously used on the basis of the Romanian Air Force.

After receiving the popular Turkish UAV, Romania will become the second EU country after Poland to operate TB2 and a third European NATO member who will order them outside Turkey. Buying drones is an next step in the transformation of the Romanian army by 2040, which is aimed at equipping the country's military forces with new military equipment and weapons systems that provide flexibility, expanded situational awareness and increased fire. Romania intends to increase its defense budget to 2.