The Romanian Defense Minister requested parliamentary authorization for the acquisition of 3 Turkish unmanned aerial systems Bayraktar TB2, for 300 million dollars.
According to Romania Postsen, the document delivered to the legislature states that:
“The acquisition of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle systems (UAS) aims to implement the Capability Targets assigned to Romania within the NATO defense planning process. It also contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the Program regarding the transformation of the Romanian Army until the year 2040. Thus, through this acquisition, military equipment and weapons systems will be provided in support of some categories and command of the Army forces, for the realization of some force structures flexible, with a broad spectrum of capabilities specific to the 21st century, with means to ensure its survival in the tactical field, an extended situational awareness and an increased firepower”, the supporting document of the request states”.
The procurement of 3 Bayraktar TB2 UAS systems, consisting of 6 airborne platforms each, is under consideration for reconnaissance, intelligence and surface targeting missions, together with an initial logistics support package and specific training and training equipment.
“The mentioned UAS systems are intended for structures within the Land Forces that act in the operational environment and provide real-time, continuous or long-term informative support, simultaneously with the possibility of engaging the target, bar endangering the physical integrity of the aviation personnel”, the Defense Ministry claims.
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The value of the purchase contract, excluding VAT, has been estimated at USD 300 million, based on the substantiation data collected up to this point, the exact value to be determined following the completion of the procurement procedure.
