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Romania Secures €1.9 Billion Defense Deal with Israel

7/1/2025

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Romania's Ministry of Defense has tapped Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for a significant €1.9 billion ($2.2 billion) contract to deliver a cutting-edge short-range air defense system, likely the Spyder. This landmark deal, awaiting finalization, marks Israel's second-largest defense sale and promises to bolster Romania's defenses against a range of aerial threats.

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Romania's Ministry of Defense has tapped Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for a significant €1.9 billion ($2.2 billion) contract to deliver a cutting-edge short-range air defense system, likely the Spyder. This landmark deal, awaiting finalization, marks Israel's second-largest defense sale and promises to bolster Romania's defenses against a range of aerial threats.