This is a list of equipment of the Romanian Armed Forces currently in service and storage
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Details |
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Camouflage | ||||
M2017 | Camouflage pattern | Romania | Introduced in 2017 to replace the DPM camouflage. Similar to MultiCam. [1] [2] | |
MultiCam | Camouflage pattern | United States | Made by UF PRO. In use with the special forces. [3] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Details |
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Helmets | ||||
Stimpex ST-4 | Combat helmet | Romania | PASGT type helmet. [4] | |
M73 | Combat helmet | Romania | Used for training. | |
OR-201 | Combat helmet | Israel | Used for training. | |
Ops-Core FAST | Combat helmet | United States | Used by special forces. | |
Schuberth M100 | Combat helmet | Germany | Used by special forces, delivered by Rotman Industries SRL in Romania. [5] | |
MICH | Combat helmet | United States | Used by the DCSL special forces detachment. [6] | |
Ballistic protection equipment | ||||
Stimpex VST-1 | Bulletproof vest | Romania | With MOLLE system. Provides level II, IIA, IIIA, or NIJ 0101.06 protection levels. [7] | |
EOD-9 | Bomb suit | United States | Advanced Bomb Suit manufactured by Med-Eng. Used by EOD troops. |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Details |
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AN/PVS-14 | Monocular Night Vision Device | United States | ||
IOR MVN-1X | Monocular Night Vision Device | Romania | 925 monocular night vision goggles, [8] [9] part of a contract launched by MApN. [10] | |
IOR OVN-C | Binocular Night Vision Device | Romania | 3,024 binocular night vision goggles and another 131 goggles fitted with the 3X device, [8] [11] part of a contract launched by MApN. [10] |
Model | Image | Type | Caliber | Country | Details |
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Grenades | |||||
F-1 | Hand grenade, defensive grenade | — | Romania | [23] | |
M-92 | — | Hand grenade, offensive grenade | — | Romania | [24] |
RG-42 | Hand grenade, offensive grenade | — | Romania | [25] | |
RKG-3 | Hand-grenade, anti-tank grenade | — | Romania | RKG-3E (EM) version.[ citation needed ] | |
GMM multirole hand grenade | — | Multifunctional hand-grenade | — | Romania | Defensive, offensive and HEAT variants. [26] [27] |
AG-40 | Under-barrel grenade launcher | 40×47 mm (Romania) | Romania | P version in 40×47mm and PN version in 40×46mm NATO. [28] | |
AGA-40 Model 85 | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×74.5 mm (Romania) | Romania | In service with the 81st Mechanized Brigade. [29] | |
CZ GL | Grenade launcher | 40×46 mm NATO | Czech Republic | Supplied by Colt CZ Group. [17] | |
M203 | Under-barrel grenade launcher | 40×46 mm LV | United States | [30] | |
Shoulder-fired/mounted weapons | |||||
AG-9 | Recoilless rifle | 73mm | Romania | Romanian version of SPG-9. Capable of firing thermobaric ammunition. [31] | |
AG-7 | Rocket-propelled grenade | 40 mm | Romania | Romanian version of RPG-7; standard anti-tank weapon at infantry squad level. [32] | |
M72A5 LAW | Light rocket-propelled grenade | 66 mm | Norway | Bought from Nammo Raufoss AS, Norway. Used by special forces. 24 initially purchased [33] | |
9K111 Fagot | Anti-tank guided missile | 120 mm | Soviet Union | 9M111-2 variant. [34] Acquired in the 1980s. [35] | |
FGM-148 Javelin | Man-portable anti-tank system | 127 mm | United States | Included in the $80 million sale approved by the US State Department are 263 Javelin FGM-148F missiles and 26 Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units. [36] The systems are intended to be used by the Special Forces. [37] Additional 33 Javelin systems to be bought in 2024. | |
Spike-LR | Anti-tank guided missile | 130 mm | Israel | Used on MLI-84M Jderul, URO VAMTAC and in portable format for ground troops. [38] | |
Spike-LR2 | Additional 500 Spike LR2 missiles were purchased from Eurospike GmbH. Framework agreement of 426 million lei over 4 years signed in 2024. [41] | ||||
Spike-ER | Anti-tank guided missile | 170 mm | Israel | Used with attack helicopters IAR 330 Puma SOCAT. 1,000 missiles [39] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Main battle tanks | ||||||
M1 Abrams | United States | Main Battle Tank | M1A2 SEPv3 | 0/54 [42] | Romania is to purchase one battalion of 54 tanks and 12 tank-chassis derivatives in the first stage of the "Main Battle Tank" program. [43] A possible sale for the Abrams tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.53 billion was approved on 9 November 2023. [42] According to data provided by the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) during a press briefing, deliveries of the 54 Abrams tanks will start in 2026. [44] [45] | |
TR-85 | Romania | Main battle tank | TR-85-800 TR-85M1 Bizonul | 103-226 [46] [47] 54 [47] | The upgraded TR-85M1 version (1999-) is heavily modified to meet NATO standards. In 2023, it was announced that the TR-85M1 would be further upgraded. [48] | |
TR-580 | Romania | Main battle tank | TR-580 | 9 [47] | ||
T-55 | Soviet Union | Main battle tank | T-55AM T-55AM2 | ~162 [46] | Active in 3 out of 5 battalions. | |
Infantry fighting vehicles | ||||||
MLI-84 | Romania | Infantry fighting vehicle | MLI-84 MLI-84M Jderul | 23-41 [47] [46] 101 [47] | Based on the Soviet BMP-1 with a number of modifications. MLI-84M Jderul is the modernized version, equipped with a 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannon and Spike missiles. | |
Piranha V | Switzerland Romania | Infantry fighting vehicle | 120 mm mortar Command post CBRN Ambulance Recovery vehicle | 141/227 [49] | The Piranha V is built in Romania based on a joint-venture agreement between Uzina Mecanică București (UMB) and GDELS Romania. [50] On 10 February 2023, it was announced that Romania will purchase an additional 150 Piranha 5 transporters for $674 million besides the current contract for 227 vehicles. The total order amounts to almost 380 vehicles. [51] | |
Armoured personnel carriers | ||||||
Piranha IIIC | Switzerland | Armoured personnel carrier | mortar carrier Command post NBC reconnaissance Ambulance Recovery vehicle | 43 [46] | Up-armoured with armour kits from Plasan Sasa (Israel). [52] A total of 31 APCs and 12 specialised variants. [39] | |
TAB B33 Zimbru | Romania | Armoured personnel carrier | 69 [47] | Licensed built BTR-80 with a number of modifications. | ||
TAB-77 | Romania | Armoured personnel carrier | TAB-77M TAB-77A TAB-77A-PCOMA TERA-77L | 155 [47] | Romanian produced version of the BTR-70 with a number of modifications. | |
TAB-71 | Romania | Armoured personnel carrier | TAB-71M TAB-71A TAB-71AR TERA-71L | 211 [47] | Licensed built BTR-60 with a number of modifications. Around 600-800 stored. | |
TABC-79 | Romania | Armoured personnel carrier | TAB-C TAB-79A-PCOMA TAB-79AR | 402 [47] | It is planned to be replaced by the Otokar Cobra II. | |
MLVM | Romania | Armoured personnel carrier | MLVM MLVM M MLVM-AR ABAL Ambulance | 76 [47] | Infantry fighting vehicle for mountainous terrain. Used by the Vânători de munte units. | |
Assault Amphibious Vehicle | United States | Amphibious armored personnel carrier | AAVP-7A1 AAVC-7A1 AAVR-7A1 | 0/16 0/3 0/2 | On 27 July 2023, the United States Department of State approved a possible sale of 21 AAV-7A1 vehicles in three configurations to Romania. This sale includes M2 Browning heavy machine guns, M240 machine guns, Mk 19 grenade launchers, M36E T1 Thermal Sighting Systems, as well as other related elements and logistical support. The total estimated value of the orders is 120.5 million dollars. [53] [54] In September 2024, the Ministry of Defence requested Parliament's approval for another 44 AAV-7, the price of which totals 210 million dollars. [55] | |
Multi-purpose armoured vehicles | ||||||
Otokar Cobra II | Turkey Romania | Infantry mobility vehicle/MRAP | 0/1059 | As part of the Light armored tactical type vehicles (ATBTU) program, a total of 1,059 vehicles in 9 configurations are to be provided for the Romanian Armed Forces. From the 279th vehicle, manufacturing is to take place in Romania. [56] In October 2024 the Otokar Cobra II won the tender for around $934 million. [57] | ||
Humvee | United States | Multi-purpose armoured vehicle | M1113 M1114 M1165 M1151 | 300+ [58] | Up-armoured M1113, M1165 were used by International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan. M1114 is used by Military Police. M1151 is used by Romanian Land Force. | |
Oshkosh JLTV | United States | Multi-purpose armoured vehicle/MRAP | M1278A1 Heavy Gun Carrier [59] | 33/129 [60] | A deal worth $104 million for 129 Heavy Gun Carriers JLTVs, as well as radio kits, equipment, turret materials, and program support was approved in March 2023. [59] [61] A total of 176 vehicles will be bought, according to former chief of Romanian Special Forces. These will replace the old HMMWVs used by the Special Forces. [62] | |
Stimpex Dracon | Romania | Multi-purpose armoured vehicle | 1 [63] | Seen in use with the "Samoilă Mârza" Psychological Operations Center. [64] [65] | ||
Panhard PVP | France | Multi-purpose armoured vehicle | 16 [66] | |||
URO VAMTAC | Spain | Multi-purpose armoured vehicle | S3 S3-HD ST5 | 42 [32] 20 [32] 4+ [67] [68] | Used by Special Forces and troops; S3-HD variant with light up-armour; ST5 used by EOD units. | |
Wolf Armoured Vehicle | Israel | Multi-purpose armoured vehicle | 3 [32] | Used by the Military Police. | ||
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles | ||||||
Cougar | United States | Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle | Cougar 6×6 | 4 [69] | Used by the EOD troops. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Engineering vehicles | ||||||
DMT-85M1 | Romania | Armoured engineering vehicle | 5 [70] | Armoured engineer vehicle based on the TR-85M1 chassis with a new, fixed superstructure, a 6.5t crane and a Pearson TWMP mine clearing plough. The commander has a cupola with RWS. Five were built between 2007 and 2009. | ||
M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle | United States | Armoured engineering vehicle | 0/4 | Possible sale approved by the US Department of State on 9 November 2023. [42] | ||
TER TR-85 | Romania | Armoured recovery vehicle | 8 | Based on TR-85 chassis. | ||
M88 Recovery Vehicle | United States | Armored recovery vehicle | M88A2 HERCULES | 0/4 [42] | Along with the 54 M1A2R tanks, Romania will also receive 4 M88A2 recovery vehicles. [71] | |
TEHEVAC MLI-84M | Romania | Armoured recovery vehicle | 3 [46] | Based on MLI-84M chassis. Crane load is 2200 kg. [72] | ||
BPZ-2 | Germany | Armoured recovery vehicle | 3 [39] | Delivered as offset for Gepard SPAAG by KMW. [73] | ||
MEDEVAC MLI-84M | Romania | Armoured medical evacuation vehicle | Unknown | Based on MLI-84M chassis. Can transport 2 wounded on standard stretchers and 2-3 wounded in semi-sitting position on the removable bench. [74] | ||
AMT 125 | Romania | Crane truck | 20+ | Used by military engineering units. | ||
AMT 950 | Romania | Crane truck | 5 | Used by military engineering units. | ||
Grove | Germany | Crane truck | GMK3060 [75] GMK5150 | Unknown | In service with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit . [76] | |
Autogreder | Romania | Road grader | AG-180 [32] | 30+ | Used by military engineering units. | |
Bulldozer | Romania | Bulldozer | S.1500L.S. | 10 | Used by military engineering units. | |
SŁ-34 | Poland | Wheeled loader | 6 | Used by military engineering units. | ||
Matenin NX7 | France | Trench digger | NX7 B3 | 10-15 | Used by military engineering units. [77] | |
MFRD | France | Counter-mobility vehicle | Unknown | Used by military engineering units. [78] | ||
PMA | East Germany | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | BLG-67M | 43 [46] | Used by military engineering units. [79] | |
M1110 Joint Assault Bridge | United States | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 0/4 | Possible sale approved by the US Department of State on 9 November 2023. [42] | ||
Volkswagen Transporter | Germany | Van | SIBCRA | 35+ | Sampling and identification of biological, chemical and radiological agents vehicle. [80] | |
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Germany | Van | Unknown | Used for transport and radio stations. | ||
Explosive ordnance disposal robots | ||||||
PIAP Gryf | Poland | Military robot | Unknown | Purchased by the Romanian Air Force for the Air Force EOD Group of the 70th Engineering Centre. [81] [82] | ||
CALIBER T5 | Canada | Tracked military robot | Unknown | |||
Foster-Miller TALON | United States | Tracked military robot | Unknown | |||
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Unarmoured multi-purpose vehicles | ||||||
Dacia Duster | Romania | Four-wheel drive multi-purpose vehicle | 886+ [83] | One has been modified for use as CBRNE vehicle. [84] | ||
Chevrolet LSSV Tahoe | United States | Four-wheel drive command vehicle | 17 [32] | Equipped with Harris radio equipment. | ||
Jeep Wrangler | United States | Four-wheel drive command vehicle | Unknown | Equipped with Harris 400W HF, VHF and microwave radios. [85] | ||
Technamm | France Japan | Light utility vehicle | Jankel Fox by Masstech [86] | 5+ | Modified Toyota Land Cruiser for use by special forces. [76] | |
Polaris ATV | United States | Light all-terrain vehicle | Ranger Sportsman MV850 [87] | 143+ [88] | Used by special forces and troops. | |
Polaris DAGOR | United States | Light all-terrain vehicle | DAGOR A1 [89] | 4/50 | To be used by special forces and troops. [87] | |
Polaris MRZR | United States | Light all-terrain vehicle | MRZR Diesel | Unknown | Used by special forces and troops. [87] | |
Arctic Cat Prowler | United States | Light all-terrain vehicle | XT 1000 | Unknown | Used by the Vânători de munte units. [90] | |
TGB ATV | Taiwan | Light all-terrain vehicle | Blade 1000 LT EPS | Unknown | Used by the Vânători de munte units. | |
Argo 8×8 | Canada | Amphibious all-terrain vehicle | Aurora 950 | Unknown | Seen in use with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit. [75] | |
Citroën Jumper | France | Van | Unknown | Used for MEDEVAC. [75] | ||
Daimler Truck & Bus Romania | Germany | Bus | 0/137 | Daimler Truck & Bus Romania was selected to provide buses with 51 passenger seats as part of a contract for the Romanian Army. [91] [92] | ||
Trucks | ||||||
Iveco | Italy Romania | Truck | M170 M250 M320 SM88 M1250 Trakker | 1172 | In 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 configurations. Used for vehicle transport, cargo, etc. 57 trucks were previously purchased in 2015, and another 173 in 2017. From the 301st truck delivered, production will continue at the Iveco factory in Petrești. [93] The trucks from the first contract of 942 units were delivered until 2024. In October 2023, the second contract for 1107 trucks was signed. [94] In total 2902 units desired. [95] | |
DAC | Romania | Truck | 665T/G 6×6 443T 4×4 887R 8×8 11.154 4×4 15.240 6×6 16.230 4×4 | 500+ | The DAC 665T chassis is also used for APR-40 multiple rocket launcher, while the slightly improved APRA-40 is based on DAC 15.215 DFAEG. [96] | |
ROMAN | Romania | Truck | 16.310 FAEG 22.310 DFAEG 26.360 DFAEG 26.410 DFAEG 21.290 DFAEG 22.290 DFAEG | 183+ | Chassis for weapons systems like LAROM, ATROM, as Rocket Containers Transport and Load Vehicle, to carry command posts and weather stations and various others transport duties. 23 trucks were delivered in 2018. [97] | |
FMTV | United States | Truck | M1084A1P2 M1089A1P2 | 54 10 | Support vehicles for the HIMARS MRL. [98] | |
Oshkosh M1070 | United States | Truck | M1300 | Unknown | The Government of Romania has requested to buy M1300 tractors with M1302 trailers for its future M1A2 Abrams tanks. [42] | |
HEMTT | United States | Truck | M978A4 M1120 | Unknown | The Government of Romania has also requested to buy HEMTT M978A4, M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System and M1076A1 with flat rack, all fitted with B-Kit/Frag Kit. [42] | |
MAN | Germany | Tank truck | TGS 18.400 | Unknown | In service with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit. [75] | |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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PR-71 | Pontoon bridge | Romania | Unknown | Used by military engineering units. [99] | |
ST 140 | Utility armoured motorboat | Romania | Unknown [32] | 3.5 tons, 8–10 mm armour, 140 hp engine. Used by military engineering units for maneuvering pontoons, it can also transport up to 20 soldiers. | |
MLC 240 | Self-propelled barge | Romania | 4 [99] | Used by military engineering units. | |
MLC 300 | Ferryboat | Romania | 4 [99] | Used by military engineering units. | |
BP-10 | Assault boat | Romania | 8 | Paddled for silent approach or fitted with an outboard motor. [100] Capacity: 10 soldiers | |
Zodiac MK3 | Assault boat | France | 34 | Equipped with Evinrude Etec 50 hp engine. [79] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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Mortars | |||||
M 1988 | 60 mm mortar | Romania | Unknown | There are also two 2001 versions: a commando version and an extended range version. [101] [102] | |
M 1977 | 82 mm mortar | Romania | 1,351 [47] | Also available in 81 mm caliber. [103] | |
M 1982 | 120 mm mortar | Romania | 315 [47] | ||
Howitzers | |||||
M82 | 76 mm mountain howitzer | Romania | 82 [47] | Used by vânători de munte units. Based on the Yugoslav M48. | |
M30M | 122 mm howitzer | Romania | 202 [47] | A variant of the Soviet 122 mm howitzer M1938 upgraded by Romania. | |
M1981 | 152 mm howitzer | Romania | 320 [47] | Licensed built after the Soviet 152 mm howitzer D-20. | |
M85 | 152 mm howitzer | Romania | 116 [47] | A variant of the M81 howitzer, with performance similar to the 2A65 "Msta-B". | |
Self-propelled artillery | |||||
K9 Tunet | Self-propelled artillery | Republic of Korea | 0/54 | On 19 June 2024, it was announced that the K9, Romanian version "Tunet", was selected as the winner in the contract bid launched in 2023. [104] [105] Ammunition will also be supplied as part of the contract. [106] Production will start in Korea with the first 18 vehicles fully manufactured there. The other 36 K9s will be assembled in Romania. [107] Each of the three battalion-sized systems is to consist of: [106]
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Rocket launchers | |||||
APR-40 | Multiple rocket launcher | Romania | 135 [47] | Romanian improved version of BM-21 Grad; further developed into APRA-40 . | |
LAROM | Multiple rocket launcher | Romania Israel | 54 [47] | Based on the APRA-40 Model 1988 122C. | |
M142 HIMARS | Multiple rocket launcher/Tactical ballistic missile system | United States | 54 | 54 launchers ordered. [108] First battalion set arrived in 2021, [109] second battalion set arrived in 2023. [110] Last battalion set arrived in 2024. [111] | |
Ammunition resupply vehicles | |||||
K10 | Ammunition resupply vehicle | Republic of Korea | 0/36 | As part of the contract for the K9, each battalion will contain 12 ammunition resupply vehicles. [106] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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Towed guns | |||||
M 1977 | 100 mm towed anti-tank gun | Romania | 218 [46] | ||
Anti-tank launcher vehicles | |||||
9P122 "Malyutka" | Anti-tank guided missile launcher vehicle | Soviet Union | 90 [32] | 12 9P122 Sagger B and 78 9P133 Sagger C | |
9P148 "Konkurs" | Anti-tank guided missile launcher vehicle | Soviet Union | 48 [46] | Also capable of firing the 9K111 Fagot missile. |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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Skyguard | Fire-control radar | Switzerland | 36 [39] | Acquired in 1998 for use with the Oerlikon GDF-003. [39] | |
AN/TPQ-53 | Counter-battery radar | United States | 0/6 | Romania purchased six AN/TPQ-53 Quick Reaction Capability Radar systems from the US for $129 million. To be delivered by 2026. [112] | |
PPE PGSR-3i "Beagle" | Ground surveillance radar | Hungary | 4 | Mounted on URO VAMTAC armoured tactical vehicles. [113] [114] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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Anti-aircraft artillery | |||||
ZU-2 | 2×14.5mm anti-aircraft machine gun | Romania | 60 | Romanian manufactured version. There is also a 4×14.5mm version called the MR-4, [115] essentially a ZPU-4, but with a two-wheel carriage designed locally. [116] | |
M 1980/88 | 2 × 30 mm anti-aircraft gun | Romania | 300 [32] | ||
Gepard | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | Germany | 36 [32] | Plus 7 vehicles for spare parts. | |
Oerlikon GDF-003 | 2 × 35 mm anti-aircraft gun | Switzerland | 72 [32] | Contract with Rheinmetall to modernise the Oerlikon GDF-003 anti-aircraft guns. Worth around €328 million for 4 batteries of 6 guns to the GDF-009 standard. [117] 1 battery includes:
2 batteries to be delivered by December 2025, 2 additional planned by December 2026 | |
Surface-to-air missiles | |||||
CA-94 | Man-portable air-defense | Romania | 288 [47] | Including CA-94M modernized version, and 6 regular Strela-2s. | |
Chiron | Man-portable air-defense | Republic of Korea | 3/54 (launchers) | The Ministry of National Defense acquired 54 Chiron systems for over 90 million dollars from LIG Nex1 through a Government to Government contract. [118] [119] All 54 Chiron systems with 162 missiles to be delivered by November 2024. [120] First systems delivered on 19 June 2024 to 2nd Infantry Division. [121] | |
Mistral 3 | Man-portable air-defense | France | Unknown | The Mistral 3 was offered as part of the acquisition program of 231 MANPAD anti-aircraft missile systems for the Romanian Armed Forces. [122] After the contract bid was cancelled due to unsuitable offers, Romania entered the joint procurement of Mistral 3 systems as part of the European EDIRPA program in November 2024. [123] [124] | |
CA-95 | Amphibious short-range surface-to-air missile system | Romania | 48 [32] | Licensed built 9K31 Strela-1 (NATO designation SA-9 "Gaskin") using a TABC-79 vehicle instead of BRDM-2. | |
2K12 Kub | Tracked medium-range surface-to-air missile system | Soviet Union | 32 [46] | 8 batteries. | |
9K33 Osa | 6×6 amphibious surface-to-air missile system | Soviet Union | 16 [46] | 4 batteries of 9K33M3 "OSA-AKM" type (16 9A33B TELAR and 8 9T217 transloader vehicles). | |
MIM-104 Patriot | Mobile long-range surface-to-air missile/Anti-ballistic missile | United States | 0/3 batteries | Romania is the 14th Patriot customer worldwide. [125] [126] Of the total 7 systems, 3 will be for the Land Forces. [127] | |
Counter-UAV systems | |||||
Skybeam | Anti-drone rifle | Lithuania Israel | Unknown | Provided by Israeli company Skylock. [128] [129] | |
SILENTA 6001 | Anti-drone rifle | Romania | 30 systems | Provided by Romanian company BlueSpace. [130] | |
NOCTUA 3101 | Passive radar | Romania | 10 systems | Provided by Romanian company BlueSpace. [130] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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DPM-4 | Minelayer | Romania | Unknown | Towed by DAC 6×6 trucks. Used by military engineering units. [131] | |
MAI-2 | Tripwire fragmentation mine | Romania | 110 [132] | For training purposes only. | |
MAI-6 | Pressure activated blast mine | Romania | 90 [132] | For training purposes only. | |
MAI-68 | Pressure activated blast mine | Romania | 120+120 [132] | 120 with disc and 120 without disc. For training purposes only. | |
MAI-75 | Pressure activated blast mine | Romania | 1940 [132] | For training purposes only. | |
MSS | Bounding fragmentation mine | Romania | 120 [132] | For training purposes only. | |
MAT-62B | Anti-tank blast mine | Romania | Unknown | ||
MAT-76 | Anti-tank blast mine | Romania | Unknown |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details | |
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | |||||||
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | United States | SUAV | Unknown | In service with infantry units. [133] [134] | |||
AeroVironment Switchblade | United States | Loitering munition | Switchblade 300 Switchblade 600 | 0/25 systems Unknown | 25 Loitering Munition Strike Systems SwitchBlade 300, valued at 176 million lei, along with an undisclosed number of SwitchBlade 600 systems. [135] AeroVironment was awarded the contract as part of the 2024 Foreign Military Sales on 26 September 2024. Estimated completion of the order is expected in 2026. [136] | ||
Bayraktar TB2 | Turkey | UCAV | TB2 SİHA | 6/18 [137] | A contract for 18 TB2 UCAVs, including the logistics support package, personnel training and training equipment was signed on 25 April 2023 for $321 million. The Bayraktar drones are to be delivered to the former 93rd Air Base and will enter service with the Romanian Land Forces. [138] [139] | ||
CFly Faith | China | Quadrotor UAV | Faith 2 | Unknown | Seen in use with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit. [128] | ||
DJI | China | Quadrotor UAV | DJI Phantom | 8+ [140] | Used by the 42nd Communications and Information Technology Base and the Ministry of National Defence for surveillance activities. [140] | ||
DJI Matrice 300 RTK [141] | |||||||
Phoenix 30 | United States | Quadrotor UAV | 4 | The drones weigh 14 lb (6.4 kg) and can reach a top speed of 24 kn (44 km/h; 28 mph). The sale also included the UAVS Dragon View sensor. [142] | |||
ScanEagle | United States | UAV | 10 [143] [144] | Was used in Afghanistan | |||
Quantum-Systems | Germany | SUAV | Vector [145] | 0/22 (systems) | Selected as the winner of the fixed-wing Mini UAS system contract on 14 May 2024. [146] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Fighter aircraft | ||||||
F-16 | United States | Multirole fighter aircraft | F-16 AM/BM block 15 MLU | 32/49 [147] | 17 initially bought from Portugal. [148] As part of the F-16 program, another 32 F-16 were bought from Norway. [149] All Norwegian F-16s are set to arrive by the end of 2025. [150] [151] [152] | |
F-35 | United States | Multirole combat aircraft | F-35A | 0/32 [153] | Romania is the 20th F-35 customer worldwide. [154] As part of the procurement program, a total of 48 F-35s will be acquired in two phases. The contract for the first phase of 32 aircraft worth $6.5 billion was signed on 21 November 2024. Another 16 aircraft will be purchased in a second phase. The first aircraft will arrive after 2030. [153] | |
Transport/Surveillance aircraft | ||||||
C-27J | Italy | Cargo/Transport aircraft | C-27J | 7 [147] | ||
C-130 | United States | Cargo/Transport aircraft | C-130B C-130H | 4 4 | Last C-130H2 was delivered by United States in November 2023. [155] | |
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III | United States | Strategic transport | 3 (shared within NATO's SAC programme) [156] | The Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) is part of the SAC group which includes 12 nations — Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, United States, Finland and Sweden. [157] | ||
An-26 | Soviet Union | Cargo/Transport aircraft | 1 [147] | |||
An-30 | Soviet Union | Surveillance aircraft | An-30 | 2 [147] | Aerial cartography for Treaty on Open Skies. | |
Trainer aircraft | ||||||
IAR 99 | Romania | Advanced trainer/Light attack aircraft | IAR 99 IAR 99C Șoim | 10 [158] 11 [158] | Used for training, reconnaissance and close in air support missions. IAR-99C Șoim is an upgraded variant with modern avionics. The ten IAR 99 Standard airplanes are to be modernized to the SM variant by Avioane Craiova and Elbit. [159] | |
Aerostar Iak-52 | Romania | Trainer aircraft | Iak-52W Iak-52TW | 14 [147] | Licensed-built Yak-52 by Aerostar. | |
Helicopters | ||||||
IAR 330 | Romania | Utility helicopter Helicopter gunship | IAR 330 Puma L/M IAR 330 SOCAT | 35 22 | In total there are 57 IAR 330 helicopters. [147] The IAR-330M and SOCAT are modernised variants. | |
IAR 316 | Romania | Training helicopter | IAR 316 | 7 [147] | Out of a total of 125, a single squadron remains operational as a training unit at Boboc. | |
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | ||||||
RQ-4 Global Hawk | United States | Surveillance UAV | Block 40 | 5 (shared within NATO's AGS programme) | Last drone delivered on 12 November 2020. [160] Initial operational capability was achieved in February 2021. [161] | |
Watchkeeper X | Israel/ Romania | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle | 0/21 [162] | The Israeli company Elbit Systems proposed the production of Watchkeeper X drones in Romania. Romania is to acquire 7 systems, with a total of 21 drones. Compared to the British systems, the drones offered to Romania will have more modern systems. [163] The first purchase order of 3 systems with a total of 9 drones was awarded to Elbit Systems in June 2023. The purchase order will be performed over a period of two years. [164] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Air defence artillery | ||||||
S-60 | Soviet Union | 57 mm anti-aircraft gun | CRT 1RL-35M1 | 250 | Will be replaced with SHORAD systems. Still used for training as of 2010. | |
Surface-to-air missiles | ||||||
MIM-23 | United States | Surface-to-air missile | Hawk XXI [165] | 8 batteries [46] | About 150 missiles in stock. [166] Upgraded to the Hawk XXI variant in 2018. [165] The systems are also integrated with four EL/M-2106 ATAR radars acquired in 2017. [167] | |
MIM-104 Patriot | United States | Surface-to-air missile/Anti-ballistic missile | - 56/256 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles - 168 PAC-3 MSE missiles | 3 batteries [168] | Romania is the 14th Patriot customer worldwide. [125] [126] First system arrived in 2020. Of the total 7 systems, 4 are used by the Air Force. [127] An additional 200 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for the Patriot systems will be received through a joint contract. [169] One Patriot battery was donated to Ukraine. [170] The donated battery will be replaced, with Romania only having to pay $60 million in taxes and commissions. [171] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Radars | ||||||
P-14 | Soviet Union | Radar | O/P-14 [172] | 2D VHF radar | ||
P-18 | Soviet Union | Radar | P-18 [173] | 2-dimensional air search radar; in service since 1977; mounted on Ural-375D chassis. | ||
P-37 | Soviet Union | Radar | P-37 Bar Lock | 2D E band/F band radar; in service since 1975. | ||
PRV-13 | Soviet Union | Radar | PRV-13 [173] | In service since 1978. | ||
TPS-79 | United States Romania | 3D radar | TPS-79(R) | 19 | 3-dimensional air search radar; in service since late 2004. [174] The Gap Filler radars are to be modernized under a 1.8 billion lei program. [175] | |
AN/FPS-117 | United States | 3D radar | AN/FPS-117E (T) TPS-77 | 5 [176] 7 [177] | 3-dimensional air search radar; in service since 1998. [176] | |
AN/MPQ-65 | United States | PESA radar | AN/MPQ-65 [178] | 3 | Used with the Patriot systems. Components for the radar are also produced locally by Romaero. [179] The four Air Force radars were named Black Sea Betty, Black Pearl, Nadia , and Ecaterina . [180] | |
AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel | United States | Pulse-Doppler 3D radar | 4 [39] | Acquired between 2007 and 2008 to upgrade the HAWK systems to HAWK XXI standards. [39] US State Department approved a request for selling 4 AN/MPQ-64 F1 Sentinel radars to Romania on 7 October 2024. [181] | ||
EL/M-2106 ATAR | Israel | 3D radar | 4 [167] | Acquired in 2017 for use with the HAWK system. [167] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Details |
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Trucks | |||||
DAF | Netherlands | 4×4 Truck | YA-4440 YA-4442 | Used with the MIM-23 Hawk. | |
HEMTT | United States | 8×8 Truck | M983 | Used with the MIM-104 Patriot. [182] | |
Mercedes-Benz | Germany | 4×4 Truck | Arocs | Used with the TPS-77 radars. [183] | |
ROMAN | Romania | 4×4 Truck | 14.206 FAEG | Used with the TPS-79 radars. [184] |
Class | Photo | Type | Ships | Origin | Commissioned | Note |
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Submarine (1 in service) | ||||||
Kilo | Conventional submarine | S-521 Delfinul | Soviet Union | 1985 | The submarine is not operational and is used for dockside training [185] | |
Frigates (3 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Mărășești | Multipurpose frigate | F111 Mărășești | Romania | 1992 | ||
Type 22 | Multipurpose frigates | F221 Regele Ferdinand F222 Regina Maria | United Kingdom | 2004 2005 | The two frigates are to be modernized with American systems, after the approval of the United States. [186] | |
Corvettes (4 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Tetal-I | Multipurpose corvettes | Cvt 263 Vice-Amiral Eugeniu Roșca Cvt 260 Amiral Petre Bărbuneanu | Romania | 1987 1983 | ||
Tetal-II | Multipurpose corvettes | Cvt 264 Contraamiral Eustațiu Sebastian Cvt 265 Contraamiral Horia Macellariu | Romania | 1988 1989 | ||
Missile corvettes (3 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Zborul | Missile corvettes | NPR 188 Zborul NPR 189 Pescărușul NPR 190 Lăstunul | Soviet Union | 1989 1989 1991 | The missile corvettes are to be modernized, according to the chief of the General Directorate for Armaments. [187] The ships are to be armed with Naval Strike Missile systems. [186] | |
Fast attack craft (3 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Epitrop | Torpedo boats | VTM 202 Smeul VTM 204 Vijelia VTM 209 Vulcanul | Romania | Based on the Soviet Osa-class missile boat. | ||
Mine warfare (6 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Musca | Minesweepers | DM-24 Lt. Remus Lepri DM-25 Lt. Lupu Dinescu DM-29 Lt. Dimitrie Nicolescu DM-30 Slt. Alexandru Axente | Romania | 1986 1989 1989 1989 | ||
Sandown | Minehunter | M270 Sublocotenent Ion Ghiculescu | United Kingdom | 2023 | Ex-HMS Blyth, transferred on 27 September 2023. [188] | |
Cosar | Minelayer | PM-274 Viceamiral Constantin Bălescu | Romania | 1981 |
Class | Photo | Type | Ships | Origin | Commissioned | Note |
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River monitors (3 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Mihail Kogălniceanu | River monitors | M45 Mihail Kogălniceanu M46 Ion C. Brătianu M47 Lascăr Catargiu | Romania | 1993 1994 1996 | ||
Gunboats (5 in service [46] ) | ||||||
Smârdan | Armoured patrol boats | VBF 176 Rahova VBF 177 Opanez VBF 178 Smârdan VBF 179 Posada VBF 180 Rovine | Romania | 1987 1989 1990 1990 1993 | ||
Patrol boats (14 in service) | ||||||
VD 141 [46] | Patrol boats | VD 142 Lt. Alexandru Cristodorescu VD 143 Lt. Cdor. Alexandru Băluș VD 147 Lt. Cdor. Constantin Constantinescu VD 148 Lt. Constantin Beiu VD 149 Lt. Paul Apostolescu VD 150 Lt. Cdor. Nicolae Filip VD 151 Lt. Aurel Cornățeanu VD 154 Slt. Marin Dumitrescu VD 157 Cpt. Tiberiu Sîrbu VD 159 Asp. Cristian Zlatian VD 163 Lt. Mircea Metz VD 165 Lt. Ion Alexandrescu | Romania | 1980 | Part of the 88 River Patrol Boat Squadron. Organized in two sections, one based at Brăila and the other one at Tulcea. [189] [190] | |
ESM12 | Patrol boat | 522 Eugeniu Botez [191] 102 Constantin Ciuchi [192] | Romania | 2022 2024 | Fast intervention motorboat for marines, EOD specialists and navy divers. [193] [191] |
Class | Photo | Type | Ships | Origin | Commissioned | Note |
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Auxiliary vessels [194] | ||||||
Egreta | Command ship | Egreta | Romania | 1985 [195] | ||
Luceafărul | Command ship | Luceafărul | Romania | 1976 [196] | ||
Fortuna | Protocol ship | Fortuna | Romania | 1941 [197] | ||
Siret | Protocol ship | Siret | Romania | 1971 | Originally used as Ceaușescu's presidential ship. [198] | |
Gorch Fock | Sail training ship | Mircea | German Reich | 1938 | ||
Grigore Antipa | Survey ship | Grigore Antipa | Romania | 1980 | Used mainly as a navy divers ship. Modernized in 2023. [199] | |
Croitor | Tender | NL-281 Constanța NL-283 Midia | Romania | 1979 | Constanța is allocated to the Frigate Flotilla and Midia is used as a Navy Divers training ship. | |
Venus | Navy divers ship | Venus | Romania | N/A | ||
Project 1395 [200] | Hydrographics ship | NMH Cpt. cdor. Alexandru Cătuneanu | Romania | 1993 | ||
Project A202 | Tugboat | RM 101 Viteazul | Romania | 1954 [201] | ||
Project 1395 | Sea-going tugboat | Grozavul | Romania | 1993 | Is also used as an icebreaker. [202] | |
Stan Tug 1606 | Sea-going tugboat | Vârtosul [203] [204] Voinicul [205] Vânjosul [206] | Romania | 2016 | ||
Project 1407 | Oil tanker | TMM-531 | Romania | 1971 | ||
Project 406/3 | Oil tanker | Tulcea TMM-532 | Romania | 1992 | ||
Lupeni [207] | River tugboat | RF301 RF302 RF303 RF310 RF327 RF328 | Romania | N/A | ||
C417 | River barge | C417 | Romania | N/A |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Details |
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3D Tender Patrol | France | Rigid inflatable boat | Used by EOD divers [208] and Special Forces. | |
Asis Boats | United Arab Emirates | Rigid inflatable boat | Used by marines. | |
Bombard Commando C5 | France | Rigid inflatable boat | Used by navy divers. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Variant | Numbers | Details |
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Airbus Helicopters | France Romania | Maritime helicopter | H215M | 0/2 | Romania is to acquire 2 helicopters with Anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities. The value of the contract is approximately 165 million euros. First helicopter to be delivered in 2026. The helicopters will be equipped with Marte-ER anti-ship missiles by MBDA Italy. [209] | |
IAR 330 | Romania | Maritime helicopter | Puma Naval | 3 [210] | Include the SOCAT upgrade package; capable of carrying Sting Ray torpedoes. Currently operated from Navy frigates for search and rescue, medevac, maritime surveillance and ASW missions. [211] [212] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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4K51 Rubezh | Anti-ship mobile missile launcher (P-21/22 – P15 Termit) | Soviet Union | 4 | 4 mobile launchers [213] on MAZ – 543 8X8 platforms. | |
Naval Strike Missile | Anti-ship/land-attack missile | Norway | 0/4 | The purchased anti-ship missile systems include four mobile launch vehicles, a platform for command, control and communications, transport and loading/unloading platforms, sensors, initial logistics support, maintenance and testing equipment. [214] The contract was signed in 2021, [215] awarded in December 2022, and production started in January 2023. [216] |
These are requests, prototypes, and weapons under development/testing which could enter service with the Romanian military. [217] [218]
Programme | Potential model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Details |
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Infantry equipment | ||||||
NATO type individual weapon system | Beretta ARX160 | Italy Romania | Assault rifle / Carbine | Unknown | Initially to be produced at Plopeni through a memorandum signed in 2019, the project was moved to another factory. The Cugir Arms Factory signed an accord with Beretta for the technology transfer required to produce the ARX160 assault rifle and the Beretta Px4 Storm pistol in August 2023. Cugir will send workers to Italy for specialization, and the project is to be implemented in 2024. [219] [220] According to the Minister of Economy, the production could start at the end of August 2024. [221] | |
Armoured vehicles | ||||||
Main Battle Tank | K2 Black Panther | Republic of Korea | Main Battle Tank | ~300 | On 31 January 2023, Romanian military personnel visited Hyundai Rotem. According to experts, Romania showed interest in the tank. [222] After an initial order for 54 M1A2 tanks was signed, it was announced that the MBT program might increase to 300 MBTs. Other offers could include the Leopard 2 or the K2 Black Panther. [223] [224] As reported in April 2024, the K2 underwent testing in Romania between 10 and 16 May. The tank will also be present at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exposition. [225] [226] This will be a first step for a future contract with transfer of technology. [227] [228] Romania also met German defence industries related to future needs. With Norway, Germany, Italy, Czechia ordering the Leopard 2A8, the production will ramp up. [229] | |
Leopard 2A8 | Germany | |||||
Tracked infantry fighting vehicle (MLI) | Redback | Republic of Korea | Infantry fighting vehicle | 298 [230] | Programme for a new IFV, as a replacement for the MLI-84. Information on the programme: [231]
| |
ASCOD 2 | Spain Austria | |||||
Lynx | Germany | |||||
Artillery | ||||||
Wheeled 155 mm self-propelled howitzer system | ATMOS 2000 | Israel Romania | Self-propelled artillery | 36 | Of the five self-propelled artillery battalions, two are to be wheeled in contract worth $765 million. [236] According to Gen. Incicaș, the wheeled battalions are intended for the Vânători de munte, while the tracked battalions are intended for the heavy infantry units and the armored brigade. [110] Currently, Elbit Systems is confirmed to participate with the ATMOS system in the contract bid. [236] | |
Complementary MLRS order | K239 Chunmoo | Republic of Korea | Multiple rocket launcher | Unknown | Romania also intends to purchase K239 Chunmoo launchers from South Korea. [237] | |
Engineering equipment | ||||||
Pontoon bridges needs | Improved Ribbon Bridges (IRB) | Germany | Amphibious Bridging vehicle | Unknown | Romania is considering the purchase of Improved Ribbon Bridges (IRB) and M3 amphibious bridging vehicles for its future M1A2 Abrams tanks. [238] | |
Air Defence | ||||||
Integrated SHORAD/VSHORAD weapons system | IRIS-T SLS / SLM | Germany | SHORAD/VSHORAD | 41 systems | The budget planned will reach up to €4.2 billion for the supply, the training and the logistics in 2 phases, one launched in 2023, and the second phase to be initiated beyond 2030. [239] The needs defined by the air force are:
For the army:
For the Phase 1, the tender was launched in November 2023, and the budget is of $2.1 billion: [240] Air force:
Army:
| |
VL MICA | France | |||||
NASAMS 3 (with AIM-120 AMRAAM / AIM-9X Sidewinder) | Norway/ United States | |||||
SPYDER | Israel | |||||
KM-SAM | Republic of Korea | |||||
Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar systems | C-RAM | (illustration) | – | C-RAM | 3 systems | The acquisition program of around 2.5 billion lei is to be launched in 2024. [175] |
Air surveillance radar | Ground Master 200 | France | 3D radar | Unknown | Thales presented the Ground Master (GM) 200 radar proposed to Romania in the SHORAD/VSHORAD program. [241] | |
AN/TPS-43 M | United States Spain | 3D radar | Unknown | Romania is interested in purchasing Spanish surveillance radars. The information was sent by the Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, to the Defense Committee of the Congress of Deputies. [242] | ||
Passive radar system for airspace surveillance | – | (illustration) | – | Passive radar | 12 systems | Acquisition program of 441 million lei to be launched in 2024. [175] |
Missiles | ||||||
Cruise missiles | R-360 Neptune | Ukraine Romania | Anti-ship missile Land-attack missile | Unknown | Romania plans to develop weapons in collaboration with Ukraine, focusing specifically on the R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles. [243] | |
Ships | ||||||
European patrol corvette programme | European Patrol Corvette | European Union | Multi-mission corvette | 4 | After the contract on the Gowind 2500-class corvettes was canceled on 8 August 2023, following disagreements on the price of constructing the corvettes, [244] Romania intends to remain part of the European multi-purpose corvette program. The country joined the program in June 2023. [245] [186] | |
Frigate programme | – | – | Romania | Frigate | 3 | As part of the Romanian Navy endowment programme spanning 20 years, plans are to build three new frigates. [246] |
Tetal-I replacement | Offshore patrol vessel | (illustration) | Romania | Offshore patrol vessel | 2 | Romania also aims to buy two offshore patrol vessels similarly armed to corvettes in order to address the urgent needs of the navy. The two vessels are intended to be equipped with US systems, including the Combat Management System, armament, radars, and sonars. The ships will be constructed in the country, with the likely candidate company being Damen. [186] The two ships are estimated to cost 300 million euros. [175] |
Mine hunter programme | Sandown-class minehunter | United Kingdom | Minehunter | 1 | Both Blyth and Ramsey were decommissioned in a joint ceremony at Rosyth on 4 August 2021. [247] Following a refit by Babcock both vessels were initially earmarked for the Ukrainian Navy to "enjoy a fresh lease of life in the Black Sea". [248] [249] In October 2022 it was reported that both ships would be transferred to the Romanian Navy instead. [250] [251] However, in September 2023 it was announced that Pembroke was sold to the Romanian Navy instead and will be transferred during spring 2024. [252] [253] | |
Submarine for countering surface and underwater threats | Scorpène-class submarine | France | Submarine | 2 | Romania is considering purchasing Scorpène-class submarines from the French, the value of the contract is 2 billion euros. [254] [255] | |
Satellites | ||||||
Military communications satellite system [233] | Communications satellite | Romania | 1 | Romania is to start the acquisition procedure of a military satellite intended for communications in 2024. [256] It was noted at BSDA 2024 that Israel Aerospace Industries will provide the Romanian military with satellite systems and discussions were held with the COMOTI Institute for fulfilling the offset agreement. [257] |
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Numbers | Details |
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M 1993 | 98 mm mountain howitzer | Romania | 5 [47] | Replaced with the M1982 120 mm mortars in 2004. | |
Md. 89 | 122 mm self-propelled howitzer | Romania | 42 [47] | 2S1 turret on MLI-84 chassis. In storage since 2005. | |
M82 | 130 mm towed gun | Romania | 75 [47] | 72 pieces for sale. [258] Licensed built after the Chinese Type 59–1, itself a copy of the Soviet 130 mm towed field gun M1954 M-46. Romania also produced a 76 mm mountain gun designated M82 and a 120 mm mortar designated M 1982. | |
SU-100 | 100 mm self-propelled anti-tank gun | Czechoslovakia | 23-47 [46] [47] | In storage. Acquired by 1957. [259] Used as firing range targets. [260] | |
T-72 | Main battle tank | Soviet Union | - | 28 tanks (5 operational, 23 need repairs) are for sale. [258] Bought from the USSR between 1978 and 1979. [261] In 2022, it was reported that Romania could donate its stored T-72s to Ukraine. [262] | |
2S1 | 122 mm self-propelled howitzer | Soviet Union | 6 [47] | In storage since 2005. | |
ML-20 | 152 mm gun-howitzer | Soviet Union | 4 [47] | ||
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 LanceR | Fighter and interceptor aircraft | Soviet Union | 25 | The Romanian Air Force has retired the last of its MiG-21 LanceR on 15 May 2023. The aircraft are stored at the 95th Air Base. According to Jane's World Air Forces, there were 17 single-seat LanceR C and 8 twin-seat LanceR B in service at the time of retirement. [263] |
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