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Romania to buy 12 Airbus helicopters and 12 Thales radars under SAFE program
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Romania to buy 12 Airbus helicopters and 12 Thales radars under SAFE program

From Adevฤƒrul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Romania will purchase 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters and 12 Thales Ground Master 200 radar systems.
  • The acquisitions are part of the SAFE program aimed at enhancing air defense capabilities.
  • The contracts were signed by the interim Minister of Defense, Radu Miruศ›ฤƒ.

Romania is set to significantly bolster its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters and 12 Thales Ground Master 200 radar systems. The announcement came from interim Minister of Defense Radu Miruศ›ฤƒ during a press conference on Friday, marking the finalization of contracts under the SAFE program.

The SAFE program aims to provide Romania with advanced technology to counter low-altitude drone threats. The H225M Caracal is a versatile multi-role helicopter, while the Ground Master 200 is a sophisticated radar system designed for detecting aerial threats, including drones, at various altitudes.

These acquisitions represent a substantial investment in Romania's military modernization and its commitment to strengthening NATO's eastern flank. The new equipment is expected to enhance the country's ability to monitor its airspace and respond effectively to potential security challenges.

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Originally published by Adevฤƒrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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