Armée Roumaine/Romanian Armed Forces/Forţele Armate Române

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on dirait ils ont copié not´liste
mais avec upgrade de 24 autre block 25...joli coup

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Romania - F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania of F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $4.5 billion.
The Government of Romania has requested a possible sale of

24 F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft with either the F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines (IPE) and APG 68(V)9 radars;

-refurbishment and upgrades of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 aircraft being provided as Excess Defense Articles with the F100-PW-220 Increased Performance Engines (IPE) and APG-68(V)1 radars;

-4 F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 IPE spare engines;

-5 F100-PW-220 IPE spare engines;

-4 APG-68(V)9 spare radar sets;

-60 LAU-129/A Launchers;

-30 LAU-117 Launchers;

-6 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems;

-4 AN/ARC-238 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) with HAVE QUICK I/II;

-24 Conformal Fuel Tanks (pairs);

-4 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals;

-2 Link-16 Ground Stations;

-4 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/ Inertial Navigation Systems (INS);

-12 AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pods;

-4 Tactical Air Reconnaissance Systems or DB-110 Reconnaissance Pods (RECCE);

-4 AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) Systems;

-28 AN/ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management Systems;

---28 AN/ALQ- 211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS);

---or AN/ALQ-187 Advanced Countermeasures Electronic Systems (ACES),

---or AN/ALQ-178 Self-Protection Electronic Warfare Suites (SPEWS).

Also included: support equipment, software development/integration, tanker support, ferry services, CAD/PAD, repair and return, modification kits, spares and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and....

http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2008/Romania_08-55.pdf

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 JUN 7

Romania Set to Acquire 54 South Korean K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers in $1 Billion Defense Deal.


June 7, 2024, Bucharest, Romania – According to information published on June 7, 2024, by the "Romania-Insider" website, Romania is poised
to procure 54 K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. The procurement contract, valued at nearly USD 1 billion, marks a substantial
investment in Romania's defense infrastructure. According to senior military sources, the deal includes the howitzers and 36 special ammunition
carriers, spare pipes, ammunition, and other essential components.


South Korean Soldiers from the 231st Field Artillery Battalion, 26th Mechanized Infantry Division Artillery, conduct live firing exercises with K9
howitzers during a joint artillery exercise with U.S. Soldiers. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/06/romania-set-to-acquire-54-south-korean.html  

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 JUN 14

Romanian Army Takes Reception of First Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Aerial Drones.


According to Defense Romania, an online defense magazine, the Romanian army has initiated the qualitative and quantitative reception procedures
for its first Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aircraft system. This significant step marks the beginning of a new era in Romania's military
capabilities, with the first training flights for Romanian pilots expected by the end of this month or the start of July. The Bayraktar TB2 aircraft,
bearing the Romanian tricolor cockade on their wings, will officially be registered as Romanian state aircraft.



In August 2022, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense sought parliamentary approval for the purchase of three Bayraktar TB2 unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS) to equip the Romanian Land Forces. (Picture source: X Account Dacina Draco)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/06/romanian-army-takes-reception-of-first.html

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Hanwha to Export K9 Self-Propelled Artillery to Romania.

20 Jun, 2024 - 12:20
Defense News Army 2024

Hanwha Aerospace, a prominent South Korean defense contractor, has successfully expanded the market for its K9 self-propelled artillery to Romania. With this agreement, Romania becomes the tenth country to adopt the K9, further cementing its reputation as a standard artillery system among Western nations.


K9s previously sent to Poland by South Korea (Picture source: Polish MoD)


The South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced on June 19, 2024, that Hanwha Aerospace was selected as the preferred bidder for Romania's self-propelled howitzer project. This selection follows a summit between South Korea and Romania in April. To finalize the negotiations, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik visited Romania to discuss with Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar.

The deal includes 54 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 36 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, marking Romania's largest arms acquisition in the past seven years. The contract is valued at $920 million. As a NATO member, Romania has been modernizing its armed forces since 2023, aiming to replace its outdated towed artillery systems. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has heightened Romania's concerns about potential threats from Russia, prompting this modernization effort.

The K9 is a self-propelled artillery system designed in South Korea, equipped with a 155 mm main gun and a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun. Designed for robust protection, it can withstand armor-piercing projectiles of 14.5 mm caliber and 152 mm artillery shell fragments. This 46,300 kg vehicle is used by several countries, including Australia, Egypt, Estonia, India, Finland, Norway, Poland (using the K9 chassis), South Korea, and Turkey.

The K9 stands out with a maximum speed of 67 km/h and a range of 360 km, making it highly mobile on the battlefield. In terms of protection and survivability, it is equipped with a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protection system, a heater, internal and external communication systems, a manual fire suppression system, and an automatic fire control system.

The vehicle requires a crew of five to operate effectively. In terms of dimensions, the K9 measures 7.44 meters in length, 3.4 meters in width, and 2.73 meters in height at the turret. These characteristics make the K9 an essential tool for modern armed forces, capable of providing powerful and mobile fire support while ensuring significant protection for its crew.

This acquisition brings the total number of countries using the K9 to ten, including Finland, Norway, Estonia, Poland, Australia, India, Turkmenistan, and Egypt. Russia and its neighboring Eastern European countries are also actively adopting next-generation self-propelled guns.



 https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/hanwha-to-export-k9-self-propelled-artillery-to-romania  

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 JUN 24

Romania Enhances Aerial Reconnaissance Capabilities with New Quantum Systems Vector Drone Purchase


On June 24, 2024, Romania signed a contract for 18.4 million euros ($19.7 million) to purchase Vector unmanned aerial systems (UAS), manufactured
by the German company Quantum Systems. This development continues the Romanian Armed Forces' 2040 transformation program, aimed at
strengthening the country's defense capabilities. The acquisition of these advanced UAS is pivotal in enhancing ground troops' operational awareness
and combat tactics, particularly in complex environments where real-time surveillance and reconnaissance are critical for effective engagement and
threat management.



Quantum Systems Vector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Picture source: Quantum Systems)



https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/06/romania-enhances-aerial-reconnaissance.html  

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ハク Mason
@mason_8718

Our Romanian friends showed 'Chiron'  MANPADS anti air system that operated in Romanian military.
Pretty much looks nice to see here.
54 launchers were exported to Romania.
Indonesia also operate this system.
Chiron is more of a French Mistral in overall size than Stinger Igla.
 

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Romania buys South Korean artillery systems

NEWSARMYPRESS RELEASES By Gu Min Chul Jul 10, 2024



On July 9th, Hanwha Aerospace and the Romanian Ministry of National Defense signed a contract, valued at approximately $1 billion, for the supply of 54 K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and 36 K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles (ARV).

“This is a remarkable deal that can further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries,” said Mr. Jaeil Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace. “This contract involves not only artillery vehicles but also supporting vehicles and ammunition, representing Hanwha Aerospace’s capability to provide a total package of advanced defence solutions based on its high-level of technological expertise and world-leading production capacity.”

Under the terms of the contract, Hanwha will deliver the vehicles in stages over the next five years, with the first delivery expected by early 2027.

Most of the vehicles will be manufactured in Romania, involving extensive participation from local suppliers. This move is expected to boost the Romanian defense industry significantly.

“Hanwha Aerospace is committed to maximizing benefits to the Romanian defense industry through various types of localization programs, which include local production of defense equipment, local employment, technology transfer, and the establishment of Center of Excellence for MRO operations in a new greenfield facility in Romania,” said Mr. Peter Bae, Vice President of Hanwha Aerospace Europe. “Romanian industry’s inclusion in Hanwha Aerospace’s broad global supply chains is one of the potential benefits Romania could take from the collaboration. Through this partnership alongside with other future projects, Romania would become a hub of Hanwha Aerospace’s land business in Europe.”

Romania becomes the 10th nation to operate the 155mm/52-calibre K9 SPH, joining NATO members Türkiye, Poland, Norway, Finland, and Estonia. Romania will also be the third global operator of the K10, following Norway and Australia.

This acquisition will significantly enhance Romania’s artillery capabilities, providing a fully automated resupplying capability to maximize the efficiency of its artillery forces.

The K9 SPH, developed in cooperation with the South Korean Agency for Defense Development, is optimized for ‘Shoot and Scoot’ capabilities, enabling it to fire multiple rounds and quickly relocate to avoid counter-fire. The system is being upgraded to feature a fully automatic ammunition handling system, capable of firing over 10 rounds per minute with a reduced crew of three members.

The K10 ARV supports the K9 by carrying and resupplying 104 shells of 155mm artillery ammunition and 504 units of charges under contested conditions. Its fully automated ammunition resupply system guarantees efficiency in logistics support and tactical movements in severe battlefield conditions.

Hanwha Aerospace is also offering the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) for Romania’s IFV modernization program. The Redback was selected for Australia’s next-generation IFV under the LAND 400 Phase 3 program, highlighting its advanced capabilities and robust performance in rigorous tests.


 https://defence-blog.com/romania-buys-south-korean-artillery-systems/

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