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Romania Weighs $427M Drone Contract Cancellation Amid Delays

4/2/2026

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Romania is considering canceling a $427.2 million drone contract with Israel's Elbit Systems due to delays.
The 2022 contract faced three postponements requested by Elbit, with about €60 million in penalties.
Defense Minister Radu Miruta warned that delayed deliveries could render the drones obsolete.
Romania, a NATO and EU member that shares a border with Ukraine, will invest €200 million in drone production and cooperate with Ukraine on defense systems.

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Romania is considering canceling a $427.2 million drone contract with Israel's Elbit Systems due to delays.
The 2022 contract faced three postponements requested by Elbit, with about €60 million in penalties.
Defense Minister Radu Miruta warned that delayed deliveries could render the drones obsolete.
Romania, a NATO and EU member that shares a border with Ukraine, will invest €200 million in drone production and cooperate with Ukraine on defense systems.