List of equipment of the Romanian Armed Forces

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This is a list of equipment of the Romanian Armed Forces currently in service and storage

Infantry equipment

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Individual equipment

Clothing

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Camouflage
M2017Camouflage pattern RomaniaIntroduced in 2017 to replace the DPM camouflage. Similar to MultiCam.[1][2]
MultiCamCamouflage pattern United StatesMade by UF PRO. In use with the special forces.[3]
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Protection

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Helmets
Stimpex ST-4Combat helmet RomaniaPASGT type helmet.[4]
M73Combat helmet RomaniaUsed for training.
OR-201Combat helmet IsraelUsed for training.
Ops-Core FASTCombat helmet United StatesUsed by special forces.
Schuberth M100Combat helmet GermanyUsed by special forces, delivered by Rotman Industries SRL in Romania.[5]
MICHCombat helmet United StatesUsed by the DCSL special forces detachment.[6]
Ballistic protection equipment
Stimpex VST-1Bulletproof vest RomaniaWith MOLLE system. Provides level II, IIA, IIIA, or NIJ 0101.06 protection levels.[7]
EOD-9Bomb suit United StatesAdvanced Bomb Suit manufactured by Med-Eng. Used by EOD troops.
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Night vision equipment

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AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device  United States
IOR MVN-1X Monocular Night Vision Device  Romania 925 monocular night vision goggles,[8][9] part of a contract launched by MApN.[10]
IOR OVN-C Binocular Night Vision Device  Romania 3,024 binocular night vision goggles and another 131 goggles fitted with the 3X device,[8][11] part of a contract launched by MApN.[10]
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Infantry weapons

Small arms

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Knives
6H3 [ru]Bayonet  Soviet Union
 Romania
Used with the PM md. 63/65 and PSL rifles.[12]
6H4 [ru] Bayonet  Soviet Union
 Romania
Used with the PA md. 86 rifle.[12]
Pistols
Pistol model 2000Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum RomaniaStandard service pistol. Modernized version of Pistol md. 1995. In 2021, a new version of the pistol, called "Pandurul" was presented. A first phase of 1,000 model 2021 pistols is set to enter Romanian army service.[13]
Pistol Md. 1995 [ro] Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum RomaniaNot to be confused with Carpați model 1995.
Glock 17 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum AustriaUsed by troops on deployment and several special operations forces.[14]
Glock 19 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum AustriaUsed by special forces.[15]
Heckler & Koch USP Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum GermanyUsed by Detașamentul Special de Protecție și Intervenție (DSPI) special operations detachment.[16]
SIG Sauer P226 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum SwitzerlandUsed by special forces.[15]
CZ P-10 C Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum
40 S&W
 Czech RepublicCZ P-10 C NATO Suppressor Ready pistols used by units of the Romanian Land Forces.[17]
Submachine guns
HK MP5 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum GermanyUsed by special forces.[14]
HK UMP9 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum GermanyUsed by special forces.[14]
Uzi Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum IsraelMini Uzi used by military police.[18]
Assault rifles and carbines
PA md. 86Assault rifle 5.45×39mm RomaniaStandard service rifle.
PM md. 63/65/90 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm RomaniaRomanian Navy and Army reserve.
HK416 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO GermanyStandardized assault rifle used by special forces.
HK G36 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO GermanyUsed by special forces.[14]
M4 carbine Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO United StatesUsed by special forces.
M5 carbine Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Czech RepublicColt CZ Group carbine used by special forces.[17]
Steyr AUG Bullpup assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO AustriaUsed by special forces.[15]
SIG 551 LB Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO SwitzerlandUsed by special forces.[15]
SIG 553 Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO SwitzerlandUsed by Detașamentul de Căutare-Salvare prin Luptă (DCSL) special forces detachment of the Romanian Air Force.[6]
Machine guns
PM md. 64Light machine gun 7.62×39mm RomaniaRomanian version of RPK, standard LMG.[19]
PM md. 93 Light machine gun 5.45×39mm RomaniaRomanian version of RPK-74.[19]
M249 light machine gun Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO United StatesUS version of FN Minimi. Used by special forces.
Mitraliera md. 66General-purpose machine gun 7.62×54mmR RomaniaRomanian version of PKM, standard GPMG.
Vektor SS-77 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO South Africa215 SS-77 MK1 purchased in 2008[20]
M240 machine gun General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO United StatesUsed by special forces.[14] Also mounted use on HMMWV.
DShKHeavy machine gun 12.7×108mm and 12.7×99mm NATO  RomaniaMainly mounted use (tanks, URO VAMTAC and Humvee), but also on tripod.
Browning M2HB QCB Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO United StatesMounted use.
Precision rifles
PSLDesignated marksman rifle 7.62×54mmR RomaniaBased on the AK-47 mechanism and similar in design to the Russian SVD.
M110Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO United StatesUsed by special forces.[14]
ArmaLite AR-10 SuperSASSSniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO United States215 purchased in 2008 with BAE Systems AN/PAS-13C TWS.[20]
Brügger & Thomet APR Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO SwitzerlandUsed by special forces.[14]
Heckler & Koch PSG1 Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO GermanyUsed by DSPI special operations detachment.[21]
SIG Sauer SSG 3000 Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO GermanyUsed by special forces.[14]
Barrett M82Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO United StatesUsed by special forces.[14]
Ceremonial rifles
SKS M56Semi-automatic rifle 7.62×39mm RomaniaLicense-produced version of the SKS by Cugir. Used by the 30th Guards Brigade.[22]
Shotguns
Mossberg M500Pump action shotgun 12 gauge United StatesUsed by special forces.[14]
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Explosive weapons

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Grenades
F-1 Hand grenade, defensive grenade  Romania [23]
M-92 Hand grenade, offensive grenade  Romania [24]
RG-42 Hand grenade, offensive grenade  Romania [25]
RKG-3 Hand-grenade, anti-tank grenade  Romania RKG-3E (EM) version.[citation needed]
GMM multirole hand grenade [ro] Multifunctional hand-grenade  Romania Defensive, offensive and HEAT variants.[26][27]
AG-40 Under-barrel grenade launcher 40×47 mm (Romania)  Romania P version in 40×47mm and PN version in 40×46mm NATO.[28]
AGA-40 Model 85 Automatic grenade launcher 40×74.5 mm (Romania)  Romania In service with the 81st Mechanized Brigade.[29]
CZ GL Grenade launcher 40×46 mm NATO  Czech Republic Supplied by Colt CZ Group.[17]
M203 Under-barrel grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV  United States [30]
Shoulder-fired/mounted weapons
AG-9 Recoilless rifle 73mm  Romania Romanian version of SPG-9. Capable of firing thermobaric ammunition.[31]
AG-7 Rocket-propelled grenade 40 mm  Romania Romanian version of RPG-7; standard anti-tank weapon at infantry squad level.[32]
M72A5 LAW Light rocket-propelled grenade 66 mm  Norway Bought from Nammo Raufoss AS, Norway. Used by special forces.

24 initially purchased[33]

9K111 Fagot Anti-tank guided missile 120 mm  Soviet Union 9M111-2 variant.[34] Acquired in the 1980s.[35]
FGM-148 Javelin Man-portable anti-tank system127 mm United StatesIncluded in the $80 million sale approved by the US State Department are 263 Javelin FGM-148F missiles and 26 Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units.[36] The systems are intended to be used by the Special Forces.[37] Additional 33 Javelin systems to be bought in 2024.
Spike-LR
Anti-tank guided missile 130 mm  Israel Used on MLI-84M Jderul, URO VAMTAC and in portable format for ground troops.[38]

2,000+ missiles[39][40]

Spike-LR2 Additional 500 Spike LR2 missiles were purchased from Eurospike GmbH. Framework agreement of 426 million lei over 4 years signed in 2024.[41]
Spike-ER
Anti-tank guided missile 170 mm  Israel Used with attack helicopters IAR 330 Puma SOCAT.

1,000 missiles[39]

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Land Forces

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Combat vehicles

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Main battle tanks
M1 Abrams Thumb  United States Main Battle Tank M1A2 SEPv3 0/54[42] Romania is to purchase one battalion of 54 tanks and 12 tank-chassis derivatives in the first stage of the "Main Battle Tank" program.[43] A possible sale for the Abrams tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.53 billion was approved on 9 November 2023.[42] According to data provided by the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) during a press briefing, deliveries of the 54 Abrams tanks will start in 2026.[44][45]
TR-85Thumb RomaniaMain battle tankTR-85-800
TR-85M1 Bizonul
103-226[46][47]
54[47]
The upgraded TR-85M1 version (1999-) is heavily modified to meet NATO standards. In 2023, it was announced that the TR-85M1 would be further upgraded.[48]
TR-580 Thumb  Romania Main battle tank TR-580 9[47]
T-55Thumb Soviet UnionMain battle tankT-55AM
T-55AM2
~162[46]Active in 3 out of 5 battalions.
Infantry fighting vehicles
MLI-84Thumb RomaniaInfantry fighting vehicleMLI-84
MLI-84M Jderul
23-41[47][46]
101[47]
Based on the Soviet BMP-1 with a number of modifications. MLI-84M Jderul is the modernized version, equipped with a 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannon and Spike missiles.
Piranha VThumb Switzerland
 Romania
Infantry fighting vehicle120 mm mortar
Command post
CBRN
Ambulance
Recovery vehicle
141/227[49]The Piranha V is built in Romania based on a joint-venture agreement between Uzina Mecanică București [ro] (UMB) and GDELS Romania.[50] On 10 February 2023, it was announced that Romania will purchase an additional 150 Piranha 5 transporters for $674 million besides the current contract for 227 vehicles. The total order amounts to almost 380 vehicles.[51]
Armoured personnel carriers
Piranha IIICThumb SwitzerlandArmoured personnel carriermortar carrier
Command post
NBC reconnaissance
Ambulance
Recovery vehicle
43[46]Up-armoured with armour kits from Plasan Sasa (Israel).[52] A total of 31 APCs and 12 specialised variants.[39]
TAB B33 ZimbruThumb RomaniaArmoured personnel carrier69[47]Licensed built BTR-80 with a number of modifications.
TAB-77Thumb RomaniaArmoured personnel carrierTAB-77M
TAB-77A
TAB-77A-PCOMA
TERA-77L
155[47]Romanian produced version of the BTR-70 with a number of modifications.
TAB-71Thumb RomaniaArmoured personnel carrierTAB-71M
TAB-71A
TAB-71AR
TERA-71L
211[47] Licensed built BTR-60 with a number of modifications. Around 600-800 stored.
TABC-79Thumb RomaniaArmoured personnel carrierTAB-C
TAB-79A-PCOMA
TAB-79AR
402[47]It is planned to be replaced by the Otokar Cobra II.
MLVMThumb RomaniaArmoured personnel carrierMLVM
MLVM M
MLVM-AR
ABAL
Ambulance
76[47]Infantry fighting vehicle for mountainous terrain. Used by the Vânători de munte units.
Assault Amphibious Vehicle Thumb  United States Amphibious armored personnel carrier AAVP-7A1
AAVC-7A1
AAVR-7A1
0/16
0/3
0/2
On 27 July 2023, the United States Department of State approved a possible sale of 21 AAV-7A1 vehicles in three configurations to Romania. This sale includes M2 Browning heavy machine guns, M240 machine guns, Mk 19 grenade launchers, M36E T1 Thermal Sighting Systems, as well as other related elements and logistical support. The total estimated value of the orders is 120.5 million dollars.[53][54] In September 2024, the Ministry of Defence requested Parliament's approval for another 44 AAV-7, the price of which totals 210 million dollars.[55]
Multi-purpose armoured vehicles
Otokar Cobra II Thumb  Turkey
 Romania
Infantry mobility vehicle/MRAP0/1059As part of the Light armored tactical type vehicles (ATBTU) program, a total of 1,059 vehicles in 9 configurations are to be provided for the Romanian Armed Forces. From the 279th vehicle, manufacturing is to take place in Romania.[56] In October 2024 the Otokar Cobra II won the tender for around $934 million.[57]
HumveeThumb United StatesMulti-purpose armoured vehicleM1113
M1114
M1165
M1151
300+[58]Up-armoured M1113, M1165 were used by International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan. M1114 is used by Military Police. M1151 is used by Romanian Land Force.
Oshkosh JLTVThumb United StatesMulti-purpose armoured vehicle/MRAPM1278A1 Heavy Gun Carrier[59]33/129[60]A deal worth $104 million for 129 Heavy Gun Carriers JLTVs, as well as radio kits, equipment, turret materials, and program support was approved in March 2023.[59][61] A total of 176 vehicles will be bought, according to former chief of Romanian Special Forces. These will replace the old HMMWVs used by the Special Forces.[62]
Stimpex DraconThumb RomaniaMulti-purpose armoured vehicle1[63]Seen in use with the "Samoilă Mârza" Psychological Operations Center.[64][65]
Panhard PVPThumb FranceMulti-purpose armoured vehicle16[66]
URO VAMTACThumb SpainMulti-purpose armoured vehicleS3
S3-HD
ST5
42[32]
20[32]
4+[67][68]
Used by Special Forces and troops; S3-HD variant with light up-armour; ST5 used by EOD units.
Wolf Armoured VehicleThumb IsraelMulti-purpose armoured vehicle3[32]Used by the Military Police.
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
CougarThumb United StatesMine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicleCougar 6×64[69]Used by the EOD troops. More MRAPs, including M-ATVs to be bought through US Excess Defense Articles.[70]
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Engineering vehicles

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Engineering vehicles
DMT-85M1Thumb RomaniaArmoured engineering vehicle5[71]Armoured engineer vehicle based on the TR-85M1 chassis with a new, fixed superstructure, a 6.5t crane and a Pearson TWMP mine clearing plough. The commander has a cupola with RWS. Five were built between 2007 and 2009.
M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle Thumb  United States Armoured engineering vehicle 0/4 Possible sale approved by the US Department of State on 9 November 2023.[42]
TER TR-85 RomaniaArmoured recovery vehicle8Based on TR-85 chassis.
M88 Recovery Vehicle Thumb  United States Armored recovery vehicle M88A2 HERCULES 0/4[42] Along with the 54 M1A2R tanks, Romania will also receive 4 M88A2 recovery vehicles.[72]
TEHEVAC MLI-84M Thumb  Romania Armoured recovery vehicle 3[46] Based on MLI-84M chassis. Crane load is 2200 kg.[73]
BPZ-2Thumb GermanyArmoured recovery vehicle3[39]Delivered as offset for Gepard SPAAG by KMW.[74]
MEDEVAC MLI-84M Thumb  Romania Armoured medical evacuation vehicle Unknown Based on MLI-84M chassis. Can transport 2 wounded on standard stretchers and 2-3 wounded in semi-sitting position on the removable bench.[75]
AMT 125Thumb RomaniaCrane truck20+Used by military engineering units.
AMT 950Thumb RomaniaCrane truck5Used by military engineering units.
GroveThumb GermanyCrane truckGMK3060[76]
GMK5150
UnknownIn service with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit.[77]
AutogrederThumb RomaniaRoad graderAG-180[32]30+Used by military engineering units.
BulldozerThumb RomaniaBulldozerS.1500L.S.10Used by military engineering units.
SŁ-34 [pl]Thumb PolandWheeled loader6Used by military engineering units.
Matenin [fr] NX7 FranceTrench diggerNX7 B310-15Used by military engineering units.[78]
MFRD [fr]Thumb FranceCounter-mobility vehicleUnknownUsed by military engineering units.[79]
PMAThumb East GermanyArmoured vehicle-launched bridgeBLG-67M [pl]43[46]Used by military engineering units.[80]
M1110 Joint Assault Bridge Thumb  United States Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 0/4 Possible sale approved by the US Department of State on 9 November 2023.[42]
Volkswagen TransporterThumb GermanyVanSIBCRA35+Sampling and identification of biological, chemical and radiological agents vehicle.[81]
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Thumb  Germany Van Unknown Used for transport and radio stations.
Explosive ordnance disposal robots
PIAP Gryf Thumb  Poland Military robot UnknownPurchased by the Romanian Air Force for the Air Force EOD Group of the 70th Engineering Centre.[82][83]
CALIBER T5 Thumb  Canada Tracked military robot Unknown
Foster-Miller TALON Thumb  United States Tracked military robot Unknown
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Multi-purpose vehicles

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Unarmoured multi-purpose vehicles
Dacia Duster Thumb  Romania Four-wheel drive multi-purpose vehicle 886+[84] One has been modified for use as CBRNE vehicle.[85]
Chevrolet LSSV TahoeThumb United StatesFour-wheel drive command vehicle17[32]Equipped with Harris radio equipment.
Jeep WranglerThumb United StatesFour-wheel drive command vehicleUnknownEquipped with Harris 400W HF, VHF and microwave radios.[86]
Technamm Thumb  France
 Japan
Light utility vehicle Jankel Fox by Masstech[87] 5+ Modified Toyota Land Cruiser for use by special forces.[77]
Polaris ATV Thumb  United States Light all-terrain vehicle Ranger
Sportsman MV850[88]
143+[89] Used by special forces and troops.
Polaris DAGOR Thumb  United States Light all-terrain vehicle DAGOR A1[90] 4/50 To be used by special forces and troops.[88]
Polaris MRZR Thumb  United States Light all-terrain vehicle MRZR Diesel Unknown Used by special forces and troops.[88]
Arctic Cat Prowler Thumb  United States Light all-terrain vehicle XT 1000 Unknown Used by the Vânători de munte units.[91]
TGB ATV Thumb  Taiwan Light all-terrain vehicle Blade 1000 LT EPS Unknown Used by the Vânători de munte units.
Argo 8×8  Canada Amphibious all-terrain vehicle Aurora 950 Unknown Seen in use with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit.[76]
Citroën Jumper Thumb  France Van Unknown Used for MEDEVAC.[76]
Daimler Truck & Bus Romania Thumb  Germany Bus 0/137 Daimler Truck & Bus Romania was selected to provide buses with 51 passenger seats as part of a contract for the Romanian Army.[92][93]
Trucks
Iveco Thumb  Italy
 Romania
Truck M170
M250
M320
SM88
M1250
Trakker
1172 In 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 configurations. Used for vehicle transport, cargo, etc. 57 trucks were previously purchased in 2015, and another 173 in 2017. From the 301st truck delivered, production will continue at the Iveco factory in Petrești.[94] The trucks from the first contract of 942 units were delivered until 2024. In October 2023, the second contract for 1107 trucks was signed.[95] In total 2902 units desired.[96]
DACThumb RomaniaTruck665T/G 6×6
443T 4×4
887R 8×8
11.154 4×4
15.240 6×6
16.230 4×4
500+The DAC 665T chassis is also used for APR-40 multiple rocket launcher, while the slightly improved APRA-40 is based on DAC 15.215 DFAEG.[97]
ROMANThumb RomaniaTruck16.310 FAEG
22.310 DFAEG
26.360 DFAEG
26.410 DFAEG
21.290 DFAEG
22.290 DFAEG
183+Chassis for weapons systems like LAROM, ATROM, as Rocket Containers Transport and Load Vehicle, to carry command posts and weather stations and various others transport duties. 23 trucks were delivered in 2018.[98]
FMTVThumb United StatesTruckM1084A1P2
M1089A1P2
54
10
Support vehicles for the HIMARS MRL.[99]
Oshkosh M1070Thumb United StatesTruckM1300UnknownThe Government of Romania has requested to buy M1300 tractors with M1302 trailers for its future M1A2 Abrams tanks.[42]
HEMTTThumb United StatesTruckM978A4
M1120
UnknownThe Government of Romania has also requested to buy HEMTT M978A4, M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System and M1076A1 with flat rack, all fitted with B-Kit/Frag Kit.[42]
MANThumb GermanyTank truckTGS 18.400UnknownIn service with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit.[76]
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Army watercraft

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PR-71ThumbPontoon bridge RomaniaUnknownUsed by military engineering units.[100]
ST 140ThumbUtility armoured motorboat RomaniaUnknown[32]3.5 tons, 8–10 mm armour, 140 hp engine. Used by military engineering units for maneuvering pontoons, it can also transport up to 20 soldiers.
MLC 240ThumbSelf-propelled barge Romania4[100]Used by military engineering units.
MLC 300 [ro]ThumbFerryboat Romania4[100]Used by military engineering units.
BP-10ThumbAssault boat Romania8Paddled for silent approach or fitted with an outboard motor.[101] Capacity: 10 soldiers
Zodiac MK3ThumbAssault boat France34 Equipped with Evinrude Etec 50 hp engine.[80]
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Artillery

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Mortars
M 1988Thumb60 mm mortar RomaniaUnknownThere are also two 2001 versions: a commando version and an extended range version.[102][103]
M 1977 [ro]Thumb82 mm mortar Romania1,351[47]Also available in 81 mm caliber.[104]
M 1982 [ro]Thumb120 mm mortar Romania315[47]
Howitzers
M82 [ro]Thumb76 mm mountain howitzer Romania82[47]Used by vânători de munte units. Based on the Yugoslav M48.
M30MThumb122 mm howitzer Romania202[47] A variant of the Soviet 122 mm howitzer M1938 upgraded by Romania.
M1981Thumb152 mm howitzer Romania320[47]Licensed built after the Soviet 152 mm howitzer D-20.
M85Thumb152 mm howitzer Romania116[47]A variant of the M81 howitzer, with performance similar to the 2A65 "Msta-B".
Self-propelled artillery
K9 Tunet Thumb Self-propelled artillery Republic of Korea0/54 On 19 June 2024, it was announced that the K9, Romanian version "Tunet", was selected as the winner in the contract bid launched in 2023.[105][106] Ammunition will also be supplied as part of the contract.[107] Production will start in Korea with the first 18 vehicles fully manufactured there. The other 36 K9s will be assembled in Romania.[108]

Each of the three battalion-sized systems is to consist of:[107]

  • 18 tracked self-propelled howitzers with 9 spare barrels;
  • 12 ammunition resupply vehicle;
  • 9 self-propelled artillery observation posts;
  • 3 technical evacuation vehicles;
  • 3 acoustic reconnaissance systems;
  • 1 weather station.
Rocket launchers
APR-40ThumbMultiple rocket launcher Romania135[47]Romanian improved version of BM-21 Grad; further developed into APRA-40 [ro].
LAROMThumbMultiple rocket launcher Romania
 Israel
54[47]Based on the APRA-40 Model 1988 122C.
M142 HIMARSThumbMultiple rocket launcher/Tactical ballistic missile system United States5454 launchers ordered.[109] First battalion set arrived in 2021,[110] second battalion set arrived in 2023.[111] Last battalion set arrived in 2024.[112]
Ammunition resupply vehicles
K10ThumbAmmunition resupply vehicle Republic of Korea0/36As part of the contract for the K9, each battalion will contain 12 ammunition resupply vehicles.[107]
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Anti-tank

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Towed guns
M 1977Thumb100 mm towed anti-tank gun Romania218[46]
Anti-tank launcher vehicles
9P122 "Malyutka"ThumbAnti-tank guided missile launcher vehicle Soviet Union90[32]12 9P122 Sagger B and 78 9P133 Sagger C
9P148 "Konkurs"ThumbAnti-tank guided missile launcher vehicle Soviet Union48[46]Also capable of firing the 9K111 Fagot missile.
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Mines

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DPM-4ThumbMinelayer RomaniaUnknownTowed by DAC 6×6 trucks. Used by military engineering units.[113]
MAI-2Tripwire fragmentation mine Romania110[114]For training purposes only.
MAI-6Pressure activated blast mine Romania90[114]For training purposes only.
MAI-68Pressure activated blast mine Romania120+120[114]120 with disc and 120 without disc. For training purposes only.
MAI-75Pressure activated blast mine Romania1940[114]For training purposes only.
MSSBounding fragmentation mine Romania120[114]For training purposes only.
MAT-62BAnti-tank blast mine RomaniaUnknown
MAT-76Anti-tank blast mine RomaniaUnknown
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Radars

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Skyguard Thumb Fire-control radar  Switzerland 36[39] Acquired in 1998 for use with the Oerlikon GDF-003.[39]
AN/TPQ-53 Thumb Counter-battery radar  United States 0/6 Romania purchased six AN/TPQ-53 Quick Reaction Capability Radar systems from the US for $129 million. To be delivered by 2026.[115]
PPE PGSR-3i "Beagle" Thumb Ground surveillance radar  Hungary 4 Mounted on URO VAMTAC armoured tactical vehicles.[116][117]
X-TAR3D AESA Fire control radar  Italy 4 Fully coherent phased array pulse Doppler radar for the Oerlikon GDF-003 anti-aircraft guns. Built by Rheinmetall Italia. Stationary on a standard container that can be loaded onto trucks. Oerlikon Skymaster TLCN fire control system.[118]
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Anti-aircraft

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Anti-aircraft artillery
ZU-2Thumb2×14.5mm anti-aircraft machine gun Romania60Romanian manufactured version. There is also a 4×14.5mm version called the MR-4,[119] essentially a ZPU-4, but with a two-wheel carriage designed locally.[120]
M 1980/88 [ro]Thumb2 × 30 mm anti-aircraft gun Romania300[32]
GepardThumbSelf-propelled anti-aircraft gun Germany36[32]Plus 7 vehicles for spare parts.
Oerlikon GDF-003Thumb2 × 35 mm anti-aircraft gun Switzerland72[32]Contract with Rheinmetall to modernise the Oerlikon GDF-003 anti-aircraft guns. Worth around €328 million for 4 batteries of 6 guns to the GDF-009 standard.[121]

1 battery includes:

  • 1 Oerlikon Skymaster TLCN fire control system
  • 1 X-Band Tactical Acquisition Radar 3D, or X-TAR3D
  • 6 35mm GDF009 TREO Oerlikon Twin Guns
  • 2 heavy-duty special trucks for transporting the fire control system and the tracking radar
  • AHEAD ammunition

2 batteries to be delivered by December 2025, 2 additional planned by December 2026

Surface-to-air missiles
CA-94ThumbMan-portable air-defense Romania282[122]Including CA-94M modernized version, and 6 regular Strela-2s.
ChironThumbMan-portable air-defense Republic of Korea54 (launchers)The Ministry of National Defense acquired 54 Chiron systems for over 90 million dollars from LIG Nex1 through a Government to Government contract.[123][124] All 54 Chiron systems with 162 missiles were delivered by November 2024.[125] First systems delivered on 19 June 2024 to 2nd Infantry Division.[126]
Mistral 3ThumbMan-portable air-defense FranceUnknownThe Mistral 3 was offered as part of the acquisition program of 231 MANPAD anti-aircraft missile systems for the Romanian Armed Forces.[127] After the contract bid was cancelled due to unsuitable offers, Romania entered the joint procurement of Mistral 3 systems as part of the European EDIRPA program in November 2024.[128][129]
CA-95ThumbAmphibious short-range surface-to-air missile system Romania48[32]Licensed built 9K31 Strela-1 (NATO designation SA-9 "Gaskin") using a TABC-79 vehicle instead of BRDM-2.
2K12 KubThumbTracked medium-range surface-to-air missile system Soviet Union32[46]8 batteries.
9K33 OsaThumb6×6 amphibious surface-to-air missile system Soviet Union16[46]4 batteries of 9K33M3 "OSA-AKM" type (16 9A33B TELAR and 8 9T217 transloader vehicles).
MIM-104 PatriotThumbMobile long-range surface-to-air missile/Anti-ballistic missile United States0/3 batteries Romania is the 14th Patriot customer worldwide.[130][131] Of the total 7 systems, 3 will be for the Land Forces.[132]
Counter-UAV systems
SkybeamThumbAnti-drone rifle Lithuania
 Israel
UnknownProvided by Israeli company Skylock.[133][134]
SILENTA 6001Anti-drone rifle Romania30 systemsProvided by Romanian company BlueSpace.[135]
NOCTUA 3101Passive radar Romania10 systemsProvided by Romanian company BlueSpace.[135]
Elbit ReDroneCounter-UAS IsraelUnknownMulti-layered anti-drone system integrating SIGINT, EW and EO capabilities. Provided by Israeli company Elbit under a $60 million contract.[136]
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Army aircraft

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven Thumb  United States SUAV Unknown In service with infantry units.[137][138]
AeroVironment Switchblade Thumb  United States Loitering munition Switchblade 300
Switchblade 600
0/25 systems
Unknown
25 Loitering Munition Strike Systems SwitchBlade 300, valued at 176 million lei, along with an undisclosed number of SwitchBlade 600 systems.[139] AeroVironment was awarded the contract as part of the 2024 Foreign Military Sales on 26 September 2024. Estimated completion of the order is expected in 2026.[140]
Bayraktar TB2
Thumb
 Turkey UCAV TB2 SİHA 6/18[141] A contract for 18 TB2 UCAVs, including the logistics support package, personnel training and training equipment was signed on 25 April 2023 for $321 million. The Bayraktar drones are to be delivered to the former 93rd Air Base and will enter service with the Romanian Land Forces.[142][143]
CFly Faith  China Quadrotor UAV Faith 2 Unknown Seen in use with Comandamentul Logistic Întrunit.[133]
DJIThumb ChinaQuadrotor UAVDJI Phantom8+[144]Used by the 42nd Communications and Information Technology Base and the Ministry of National Defence for surveillance activities.[144]
Thumb DJI Matrice 300 RTK[145]
Phoenix 30  United States Quadrotor UAV 4 The drones weigh 14 lb (6.4 kg) and can reach a top speed of 24 kn (44 km/h; 28 mph). The sale also included the UAVS Dragon View sensor.[146]
ScanEagle Thumb  United States UAV 10[147][148] Was used in Afghanistan
Quantum-Systems Thumb  Germany SUAV Vector[149] 0/22 (systems) Selected as the winner of the fixed-wing Mini UAS system contract on 14 May 2024.[150]
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Air Force

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Aircraft

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Fighter aircraft
F-16 Thumb  United States Multirole fighter aircraft F-16 AM/BM block 15 MLU 33/49[151][152] 17 initially bought from Portugal.[153] As part of the F-16 program, another 32 F-16 were bought from Norway.[154] All Norwegian F-16s are set to arrive by the end of 2025.[155][156][157]
F-35 Thumb  United States Multirole combat aircraft F-35A 0/32[158] Romania is the 20th F-35 customer worldwide.[159] As part of the procurement program, a total of 48 F-35s will be acquired in two phases. The contract for the first phase of 32 aircraft worth $6.5 billion was signed on 21 November 2024. Another 16 aircraft will be purchased in a second phase. The first aircraft will arrive after 2030.[158]
Transport/Surveillance aircraft
C-27J Thumb  Italy Cargo/Transport aircraft C-27J 7[151]
C-130 Thumb  United States Cargo/Transport aircraft C-130B
C-130H
4
4
Last C-130H2 was delivered by United States in November 2023.[160] More C-130H to be bought through US Excess Defense Articles.[70]
Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIThumb United StatesStrategic transport3 (shared within NATO's SAC programme)[161] The Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) is part of the SAC group which includes 12 nations — Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, United States, Finland and Sweden.[162]
An-26 Thumb  Soviet Union Cargo/Transport aircraft 1[151]
An-30 Thumb  Soviet Union Surveillance aircraft An-30 2[151] Aerial cartography for Treaty on Open Skies.
Trainer aircraft
IAR 99 Thumb  Romania Advanced trainer/Light attack aircraft IAR 99
IAR 99C Șoim
10[163]
11[163]
Used for training, reconnaissance and close in air support missions. IAR-99C Șoim is an upgraded variant with modern avionics.

The ten IAR 99 Standard airplanes are to be modernized to the SM variant by Avioane Craiova and Elbit.[164]

Aerostar Iak-52 Thumb  Romania Trainer aircraft Iak-52W
Iak-52TW
14[151] Licensed-built Yak-52 by Aerostar.
Helicopters
IAR 330 Thumb  Romania Utility helicopter
Helicopter gunship
IAR 330 Puma L/M
IAR 330 SOCAT
35
22
In total there are 57 IAR 330 helicopters.[151] The IAR-330M and SOCAT are modernised variants.
IAR 316 Thumb  Romania Training helicopter IAR 316 7[151] Out of a total of 125, a single squadron remains operational as a training unit at Boboc.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
RQ-4 Global Hawk Thumb  United States Surveillance UAV Block 40 5 (shared within NATO's AGS programme) Last drone delivered on 12 November 2020.[165] Initial operational capability was achieved in February 2021.[166]
Watchkeeper X Thumb  Israel/
 Romania
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 0/21[167] The Israeli company Elbit Systems proposed the production of Watchkeeper X drones in Romania. Romania is to acquire 7 systems, with a total of 21 drones. Compared to the British systems, the drones offered to Romania will have more modern systems.[168] The first purchase order of 3 systems with a total of 9 drones was awarded to Elbit Systems in June 2023. The purchase order will be performed over a period of two years.[169]
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Air defence artillery
S-60 Thumb  Soviet Union 57 mm anti-aircraft gun CRT 1RL-35M1 250 Will be replaced with SHORAD systems. Still used for training as of 2010.
Surface-to-air missiles
MIM-23 Thumb  United States Surface-to-air missile Hawk XXI[170] 8 batteries[46] About 150 missiles in stock.[171] Upgraded to the Hawk XXI variant in 2018.[170] The systems are also integrated with four EL/M-2106 ATAR radars acquired in 2017.[172]
MIM-104 Patriot Thumb  United States Surface-to-air missile/Anti-ballistic missile - 56/256 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles

- 168 PAC-3 MSE missiles

3/4 batteries[173] Romania is the 14th Patriot customer worldwide.[130][131] First system arrived in 2020. Of the total 7 systems, 4 are used by the Air Force.[132]

An additional 200 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for the Patriot systems will be received through a joint contract.[174] One Patriot battery was donated to Ukraine.[175] The donated battery will be replaced, with Romania only having to pay $60 million in taxes and commissions.[176]

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Airspace surveillance

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Radars
P-14 Thumb  Soviet Union Radar O/P-14[177] 2D VHF radar
P-18 Thumb  Soviet Union Radar P-18[178] 2-dimensional air search radar; in service since 1977; mounted on Ural-375D chassis.
P-37 [ro] Thumb  Soviet Union Radar P-37 Bar Lock 2D E band/F band radar; in service since 1975.
PRV-13 [ro] Thumb  Soviet Union Radar PRV-13[178] In service since 1978.
TPS-79 Thumb  United States
 Romania
3D radar TPS-79(R) 19 3-dimensional air search radar; in service since late 2004.[179] The Gap Filler radars are to be modernized under a 1.8 billion lei program.[180]
AN/FPS-117 Thumb  United States 3D radar AN/FPS-117E (T)
TPS-77
5[181]
7[182]
3-dimensional air search radar; in service since 1998.[181]
AN/MPQ-65 Thumb  United States PESA radar AN/MPQ-65[183] 3 Used with the Patriot systems. Components for the radar are also produced locally by Romaero.[184] The four Air Force radars were named Black Sea Betty, Black Pearl, Nadia, and Ecaterina.[185]
AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel Thumb  United States Pulse-Doppler 3D radar 4[39] Acquired between 2007 and 2008 to upgrade the HAWK systems to HAWK XXI standards.[39] US State Department approved a request for selling 4 AN/MPQ-64 F1 Sentinel radars to Romania on 7 October 2024.[186]
EL/M-2106 ATAR Thumb  Israel 3D radar 4[172] Active electronically scanned array (AESA) acquired in 2017 for use with the HAWK system.[172]
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Support vehicles

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Trucks
DAFThumb Netherlands4×4 TruckYA-4440
YA-4442
Used with the MIM-23 Hawk.
HEMTTThumb United States8×8 TruckM983Used with the MIM-104 Patriot.[187]
Mercedes-BenzThumb Germany4×4 TruckArocsUsed with the TPS-77 radars.[188]
ROMANThumb Romania4×4 Truck14.206 FAEGUsed with the TPS-79 radars.[189]
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Aircraft armament

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Missiles
AGM-65 MaverickThumb United StatesAir to surface missileAGM-65H/KB18Used with the F-16.[190]
AIM-120 AMRAAMThumb United StatesAir to air missileAIM-120C-7
AIM-120C-8
30+[191]
0/186
Used with the F-16. Romania is set to procure an additional 186 AIM-120C-8 missiles. The contract is valued at approximately $592 million.[192]
AIM-9 SidewinderThumb United StatesAir to air missileAIM-9M
AIM-9X Block II
60
22/322[191]
Used with the F-16. Up to 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles, along with additional training units and guidance systems were further purchased for an estimated $340.8 million.[193]
Bombs
GBU-12 Paveway IIThumb United StatesLaser-guided bombEnhanced GBU-1210Used with the F-16.[190]
GBU-39 Small Diameter BombThumb United StatesPrecision guided glide bombGBU-39B SDB-I0/400Used with the F-16.[194]
JDAMThumb United StatesGuidance kit180Used with the F-16,[195] for Mark 83 and Mark 84 bombs.[196]
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Sea fleet

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Submarine (1 in service)
KiloThumbConventional submarineS-521 Delfinul Soviet Union1985The submarine is not operational and is used for dockside training[197]
Frigates (3 in service[46])
MărășeștiThumbMultipurpose frigateF111 Mărășești Romania1992
Type 22ThumbMultipurpose frigatesF221 Regele Ferdinand
F222 Regina Maria
 United Kingdom2004
2005
The two frigates are to be modernized with American systems, after the approval of the United States.[198]
Corvettes (4 in service[46])
Tetal-IThumbMultipurpose corvettesCvt 263 Vice-Amiral Eugeniu Roșca
Cvt 260 Amiral Petre Bărbuneanu
 Romania1987
1983
Tetal-IIThumbMultipurpose corvettesCvt 264 Contraamiral Eustațiu Sebastian
Cvt 265 Contraamiral Horia Macellariu
 Romania1988
1989
Missile corvettes (3 in service[46])
ZborulThumbMissile corvettesNPR 188 Zborul
NPR 189 Pescărușul
NPR 190 Lăstunul
 Soviet Union1989
1989
1991
The missile corvettes are to be modernized, according to the chief of the General Directorate for Armaments.[199] The ships are to be armed with Naval Strike Missile systems.[198]
Fast attack craft (3 in service[46])
EpitropTorpedo boatsVTM 202 Smeul
VTM 204 Vijelia
VTM 209 Vulcanul
 RomaniaBased on the Soviet Osa-class missile boat.
Mine warfare (6 in service[46])
MuscaThumbMinesweepersDM-24 Lt. Remus Lepri
DM-25 Lt. Lupu Dinescu
DM-29 Lt. Dimitrie Nicolescu
DM-30 Slt. Alexandru Axente
 Romania1986
1989
1989
1989
SandownThumbMinehunterM270 Sublocotenent Ion Ghiculescu United Kingdom2023Ex-HMS Blyth, transferred on 27 September 2023.[200]
CosarThumbMinelayerPM-274 Viceamiral Constantin Bălescu Romania1981
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River fleet

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River monitors (3 in service[46])
Mihail KogălniceanuThumbRiver monitorsM45 Mihail Kogălniceanu
M46 Ion C. Brătianu
M47 Lascăr Catargiu
 Romania1993
1994
1996
Gunboats (5 in service[46])
SmârdanThumbArmoured patrol boatsVBF 176 Rahova
VBF 177 Opanez
VBF 178 Smârdan
VBF 179 Posada
VBF 180 Rovine
 Romania1987
1989
1990
1990
1993
Patrol boats (15 in service)
VD 141[46]ThumbPatrol boatsVD 142 Lt. Alexandru Cristodorescu
VD 143 Lt. Cdor. Alexandru Băluș
VD 147 Lt. Cdor. Constantin Constantinescu
VD 148 Lt. Constantin Beiu
VD 149 Lt. Paul Apostolescu
VD 150 Lt. Cdor. Nicolae Filip
VD 151 Lt. Aurel Cornățeanu
VD 154 Slt. Marin Dumitrescu
VD 157 Cpt. Tiberiu Sîrbu
VD 159 Asp. Cristian Zlatian
VD 163 Lt. Mircea Metz
VD 165 Lt. Ion Alexandrescu
 Romania1980Part of the 88 River Patrol Boat Squadron. Organized in two sections, one based at Brăila and the other one at Tulcea.[201][202]
ESM12Patrol boat522 Eugeniu Botez[203]
102 Constantin Ciuchi[204]
103 Dimitrie Știubei[205]
 Romania2022
2024
2025
Fast intervention motorboat for marines, EOD specialists and navy divers.[206][203]
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Auxiliary vessels

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Auxiliary vessels[207]
EgretaThumbCommand shipEgreta Romania1985[208]
LuceafărulThumbCommand shipLuceafărul Romania1976[209]
FortunaProtocol shipFortuna Romania1941[210]
SiretProtocol shipSiret  Romania1971Originally used as Ceaușescu's presidential ship.[211]
Gorch FockThumbSail training shipMircea German Reich1938
Grigore AntipaThumbSurvey shipGrigore Antipa [ro] Romania1980Used mainly as a navy divers ship. Modernized in 2023.[212]
CroitorThumbTenderNL-281 Constanța
NL-283 Midia
 Romania1979Constanța is allocated to the Frigate Flotilla and Midia is used as a Navy Divers training ship.
VenusThumbNavy divers shipVenus RomaniaN/A
Project 1395[213]ThumbHydrographics shipNMH Cpt. cdor. Alexandru Cătuneanu Romania1993
Project A202TugboatRM 101 Viteazul Romania1954[214]
Project 1395ThumbSea-going tugboatGrozavul Romania1993Is also used as an icebreaker.[215]
Stan Tug 1606ThumbSea-going tugboatVârtosul[216][217]
Voinicul[218]
Vânjosul[219]
 Romania2016
Project 1407Oil tankerTMM-531 Romania1971
Project 406/3Oil tankerTulcea TMM-532 Romania1992
Lupeni[220]River tugboatRF301
RF302
RF303
RF310
RF327
RF328
 RomaniaN/A
C417River bargeC417 RomaniaN/A
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Rigid inflatable boats

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3D Tender Patrol Thumb  France Rigid inflatable boat Used by EOD divers[221] and Special Forces.
Asis Boats Thumb  United Arab Emirates Rigid inflatable boat Used by marines.
Bombard Commando C5 Thumb  France Rigid inflatable boat Used by navy divers.
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Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters Thumb France
 Romania
Maritime helicopterH215M0/2Romania is to acquire 2 helicopters with Anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities. The value of the contract is approximately 165 million euros. First helicopter to be delivered in 2026. The helicopters will be equipped with Marte-ER anti-ship missiles by MBDA Italy.[222]
IAR 330Thumb RomaniaMaritime helicopterPuma Naval3[223]Include the SOCAT upgrade package; capable of carrying Sting Ray torpedoes. Currently operated from Navy frigates for search and rescue, medevac, maritime surveillance and ASW missions.[224][225]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Shield AI MQ-35A V-BAT Thumb United StatesUnmanned aerial vehicle0/4The first V-BAT drone system (four aircraft per system) is a donation by the United States through the Maritime Domain Awareness initiative with a value of approximately $18 million. The system is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025. A second phase will follow, in which the Naval Forces will make a government-to-government purchase of two additional V-BAT systems (eight aircraft) worth around $30 million.[226]
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Coastal defense

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4K51 Rubezh Thumb Anti-ship mobile missile launcher (P-21/22 – P15 Termit)  Soviet Union 4 4 mobile launchers[227] on MAZ – 543 8X8 platforms.
Naval Strike Missile Thumb Anti-ship/land-attack missile  Norway 0/4 The purchased anti-ship missile systems include four mobile launch vehicles, a platform for command, control and communications, transport and loading/unloading platforms, sensors, initial logistics support, maintenance and testing equipment.[228] The contract was signed in 2021,[229] awarded in December 2022, and production started in January 2023.[230]
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Planned, expected and potential investments

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These are requests, prototypes, and weapons under development/testing which could enter service with the Romanian military.[70][231]

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Infantry equipment
NATO type individual weapon system Beretta ARX160 Thumb  Italy
 Romania
Assault rifle / Carbine Unknown Initially to be produced at Plopeni through a memorandum signed in 2019, the project was moved to another factory. The Cugir Arms Factory signed an accord with Beretta for the technology transfer required to produce the ARX160 assault rifle and the Beretta Px4 Storm pistol in August 2023. Cugir will send workers to Italy for specialization, and the project is to be implemented in 2024.[232][233] According to the Minister of Economy, the production could start at the end of August 2024.[234]
Armoured vehicles
Main Battle Tank K2 Black Panther Thumb  Republic of Korea Main Battle Tank ~300 On 31 January 2023, Romanian military personnel visited Hyundai Rotem. According to experts, Romania showed interest in the tank.[235] After an initial order for 54 M1A2 tanks was signed, it was announced that the MBT program might increase to 300 MBTs. Other offers could include the Leopard 2 or the K2 Black Panther.[236][237] As reported in April 2024, the K2 underwent testing in Romania between 10 and 16 May. The tank will also be present at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace [ro] 2024 exposition.[238][239] This will be a first step for a future contract with transfer of technology.[240][241] Romania also met German defence industries related to future needs. With Norway, Germany, Italy, Czechia ordering the Leopard 2A8, the production will ramp up.[242]
Leopard 2A8 Thumb  Germany
Tracked infantry fighting vehicle (MLI) Redback Thumb  Republic of KoreaInfantry fighting vehicle298[243]Programme for a new IFV, as a replacement for the MLI-84.

Information on the programme:[244]

ASCOD 2 Thumb  Spain
 Austria
Lynx Thumb  Germany
Artillery
Wheeled 155 mm self-propelled howitzer system ATMOS 2000 Thumb  Israel
 Romania
Self-propelled artillery 36Of the five self-propelled artillery battalions, two are to be wheeled in contract worth $765 million.[249] According to Gen. Incicaș, the wheeled battalions are intended for the Vânători de munte, while the tracked battalions are intended for the heavy infantry units and the armored brigade.[111] Currently, Elbit Systems is confirmed to participate with the ATMOS system in the contract bid.[249]
Engineering equipment
Pontoon bridges needs Improved Ribbon Bridges (IRB)

+ M3 Amphibious Rig

Thumb

Thumb

 Germany Amphibious Bridging vehicle Unknown Romania is considering the purchase of Improved Ribbon Bridges (IRB) and M3 amphibious bridging vehicles for its future M1A2 Abrams tanks.[250]
Air Defence
Integrated SHORAD/VSHORAD weapons system IRIS-T SLS / SLM Thumb  Germany SHORAD/VSHORAD 41 systems The budget planned will reach up to €4.2 billion for the supply, the training and the logistics in 2 phases, one launched in 2023, and the second phase to be initiated beyond 2030.[251]

The needs defined by the air force are:

  • 16 integrated SHORAD / VSHORAD weapon systems

For the army:

  • 9 SHORAD weapon systems
  • 16 VSHORAD weapon systems

For the Phase 1, the tender was launched in November 2023, and the budget is of $2.1 billion:[252]

Air force:

  • 6 integrated SHORAD / VSHORAD operational weapon systems + 1 for instruction

Army:

  • 6 SHORAD weapon systems
  • 6 VSHORAD weapon systems
VL MICA Thumb  France
NASAMS 3

(with AIM-120 AMRAAM / AIM-9X Sidewinder)

Thumb  Norway/ United States
SPYDER

(with I-Derby / Python 5)

Thumb  Israel
KM-SAM Thumb  Republic of Korea
Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar systems C-RAM Thumb(illustration) C-RAM 3 systems The acquisition program of around 2.5 billion lei is to be launched in 2024.[180]
Air surveillance radar Ground Master 200Thumb France3D radarUnknownThales presented the Ground Master (GM) 200 radar proposed to Romania in the SHORAD/VSHORAD program.[253]
AN/TPS-43 MThumb United States
 Spain
3D radarUnknownRomania is interested in purchasing Spanish surveillance radars. The information was sent by the Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, to the Defense Committee of the Congress of Deputies.[254]
Passive radar system for airspace surveillanceThumb (illustration)Passive radar12 systemsAcquisition program of 441 million lei to be launched in 2024.[180]
Electronic warfare
Mobile electronic warfare system-Electronic warfare21 systemsMobile electronic warfare system (21 systems of various types, with an estimated contract value of around €1 billion). The acquisition has already received parliamentary approval, but updated approval is required since the program has been redefined in certain segments.[255]
Missiles
Cruise missiles R-360 Neptune Thumb  Ukraine
 Romania
Anti-ship missile
Land-attack missile
Unknown Romania plans to develop weapons in collaboration with Ukraine, focusing specifically on the R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles.[256]
Ships
European patrol corvette programme European Patrol Corvette Thumb  European Union Multi-mission corvette 4 After the contract on the Gowind 2500-class corvettes was canceled on 8 August 2023, following disagreements on the price of constructing the corvettes,[257] Romania intends to remain part of the European multi-purpose corvette program. The country joined the program in June 2023.[258][198]
Frigate programme  Romania Frigate 3 As part of the Romanian Navy endowment programme spanning 20 years, plans are to build three new frigates.[259]
Tetal-I replacement Offshore patrol vessel Thumb

(illustration)

 Romania Offshore patrol vessel 2 Romania also aims to buy two offshore patrol vessels similarly armed to corvettes in order to address the urgent needs of the navy. The two vessels are intended to be equipped with US systems, including the Combat Management System, armament, radars, and sonars. The ships will be constructed in the country, with the likely candidate company being Damen.[198] The two ships are estimated to cost 300 million euros.[180]
Mine hunter programme Sandown-class minehunter

(HMS Pembroke (M107))

Thumb  United Kingdom Minehunter 1 Both Blyth and Ramsey were decommissioned in a joint ceremony at Rosyth on 4 August 2021.[260] Following a refit by Babcock both vessels were initially earmarked for the Ukrainian Navy to "enjoy a fresh lease of life in the Black Sea".[261][262] In October 2022 it was reported that both ships would be transferred to the Romanian Navy instead.[263][264] However, in September 2023 it was announced that Pembroke was sold to the Romanian Navy instead and will be transferred during spring 2024.[265][266]
Submarine for countering surface and underwater threats Scorpène-class submarine Thumb  France Submarine 2 Romania is considering purchasing Scorpène-class submarines from the French, the value of the contract is 2 billion euros.[267][268]
Command and control
C4I systems with ISTAR integration capabilities Command and control - - - 17 systems An integrated communications and information system for battalion-type units and C4I systems with ISTAR integration capabilities for brigade-level command posts (17 systems in total, with an estimated value of nearly 850 million lei, scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030)[255]
Satellites
Military communications satellite system[246] Communications satellite  Romania 1 Romania is to start the acquisition procedure of a military satellite intended for communications in 2024.[269] It was noted at BSDA 2024 that Israel Aerospace Industries will provide the Romanian military with satellite systems and discussions were held with the COMOTI Institute [ro] for fulfilling the offset agreement.[270]
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Stored equipment

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M 1993 [ro]Thumb98 mm mountain howitzer Romania5[47]Replaced with the M1982 120 mm mortars in 2004.
Md. 89Thumb122 mm self-propelled howitzer Romania42[47]2S1 turret on MLI-84 chassis. In storage since 2005.
M82Thumb130 mm towed gun Romania75[47]72 pieces for sale.[271] Licensed built after the Chinese Type 59–1, itself a copy of the Soviet 130 mm towed field gun M1954 M-46. Romania also produced a 76 mm mountain gun designated M82 and a 120 mm mortar designated M 1982.
SU-100Thumb100 mm self-propelled anti-tank gun Czechoslovakia23-47[46][47]In storage. Acquired by 1957.[272] Used as firing range targets.[273]
T-72ThumbMain battle tank Soviet Union-28 tanks (5 operational, 23 need repairs) are for sale.[271] Bought from the USSR between 1978 and 1979.[274] In 2022, it was reported that Romania could donate its stored T-72s to Ukraine.[275]
2S1Thumb122 mm self-propelled howitzer Soviet Union6[47]In storage since 2005.
ML-20Thumb152 mm gun-howitzer Soviet Union4[47]
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 LanceRThumbFighter and interceptor aircraft Soviet Union25The Romanian Air Force has retired the last of its MiG-21 LanceR on 15 May 2023. The aircraft are stored at the 95th Air Base. According to Jane's World Air Forces, there were 17 single-seat LanceR C and 8 twin-seat LanceR B in service at the time of retirement.[276]
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Former equipment

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Mareșal tank destroyer, a vehicle of the Romanian army during the Second World War

Armored fighting vehicles of World War II

Aircraft of the Romanian Air Force

World War II Romanian equipment

World War I Romanian equipment

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