On July 1, 2025, Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems was officially selected as the winning contractor for Romania’s Very Short and Short Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) acquisition program, following a competitive evaluation process conducted by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence. According to an official statement, the Directorate General for Armaments, through the state-owned CN Romtehnica S.A., has finalized the award process, confirming Rafael’s bid without any post-announcement objections, clearing the way for the signing of a binding framework agreement in the coming weeks. Read Full Defense News at this link.
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| For Rafael, the Romanian award represents one of its largest European air defense deals to date, adding significant momentum to its expanding footprint on the continent (Picture source: RAFAEL) |