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AGREEMENT

In early August 2022, the Ministry of National
Defence sought Parliament’s approval to purchase
three Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aircraft systems,
each comprising six aircraft, for a total value of
approximately USD 321 million.

he Romanian Land Forces have Unmanned aircraft of this type
Tinitiated the reception pro- have demonstrated their effective-
Romanian cedures for their first Bayraktar ness in combat missions, according
TB2 unmanned aircraft system
to the same source. Notably, their
primary advantages include very
recently, the Ministry of Defense
Army acquires (MApN) announced. Once this high flight endurance, up to 24
hours depending on the load, and
stage is completed, anticipated for
late June or early July, Romanian
the capability for extended area
Bayraktar TB2 pilots will commence their training surveillance.
flights. The standard configuration
In early August 2022, the
Drones of a Bayraktar TB2 system compris- Ministry of National Defence
es six unmanned aircraft, supple-
sought Parliament’s approval to
purchase three Bayraktar TB2
mented by essential command and
control equipment. This setup en- unmanned aircraft systems. Each
Contract signed for $321 Million sures comprehensive operational system comprises six aircraft,
Bayraktar systems in 2023, deliveries capabilities, facilitating readiness amounting to approximately USD
and training scheduled through 2025 for various missions. 321 million in value. Addition-
to enhance NATO Defense Capabilities. The Ministry said “The acquisi- ally, the contract encompasses a
tion of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned support package that includes re-
aircraft systems (UAS) contributes lated ammunition, initial logisti-
to achieving the objectives of the cal support, and specific training
Transformation Program of the equipment.
Romanian Army until 2040 and The purchase contract was signed
aims to implement the Capability in April 2023, with scheduled de-
Targets of our country within the livery dates in June 2024, Septem-
NATO defence planning process.” ber 2024, and January 2025

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