24.08.2024, 12:56
Neue AMRAAMs und Sidewinder Block II für Rumänien:
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Zitat:Romania escalates air defence capacity with $592m missile dealhttps://www.airforce-technology.com/news...l/?cf-view
The deal includes essential guidance sections, training missiles, and support equipment. [...] Romania is set to increase its air defence arsenal with a $592m (2.7bn lei) acquisition of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles from the United States.
The deal, approved by the US State Department, will enhance Romania’s defence capabilities. This follows Romania securing US approval for a $70m deal to purchase AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles. These acquisitions will upgrade the Romanian Air Force’s F-16 fleet’s deterrence. [...] Romania’s defence procurement is driven by the need to modernise its military forces to meet current and emerging threats. Including the AIM-120C-8 is expected to enhance Romania’s air-to-air combat capabilities, ensuring it can adequately defend its airspace against potential incursions. [...]
The purchase also highlights Romania’s importance within Nato, as the alliance continues to adapt to the shifting security landscape in Eastern Europe. Germany’s Parliamentary Budget Committee recently approved a €178m ($193.4m) purchase of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the US.
The principal contractor for this sale, RTX Corporation, based in Tucson, Arizona, will oversee the production and delivery of the missiles and associated equipment.
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