U.S. sends F-22 fighters to reassure NATO allies facing Russia, reported reuters.com. Two highly advanced U.S. fighters flew to the Black Sea on Monday for the first time since Washington beefed up military support for NATO’s eastern European allies who say they face aggression from Russia. President Barack Obama promised in 2014 to bolster the defenses […]

The first F-16AM Fighting Falcon multirole fighter aircraft  purchased by Romania Air Force spotted near Monte Real  in Portugal. The aircraft (serial number M17-4 / 61-534) yet retains the Portuguese military number 15123, but has already received a new camouflage color. In October 2013, Romania  bought 12 second-hand F-16AM/BM aircraft from Portugal to replace part of […]

Romania’s army has a new quadrotor capability following the arrival of four UAV Solutions Phoenix 30 unmanned air vehicles. The aircraft were delivered via the US Foreign Military Sales programme, which also includes the company’s Dragon View combined electro-optical/infrared stabilised camera, a ground control system, spares and ground support equipment. The battery-powered UAV weighs 6kg […]

Romanian  APR-40 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) based on Volvo truck spotted in Iraq. The APR-40 initially this designator was used for the original BM-21 “Grad” in Romanian service, but Aerostar SA has developed an improved model. APR-40 MLRS can fire both single shots and gulp. Full salvo time is 30 seconds. Managing fire occurs […]

Airbus Helicopters set down the foundation stone of its new Romanian factory, established to assemble the H215 helicopter. The H215 is an evolution of the former AS332 C1e/L1e helicopter. Under the control of Airbus Helicopters Industries, the 10,000m² factory based in Brasov will house H215 production from procurement to after-sales, including design office activities, and […]

In Romania, presented the project of new advanced trainer aircraft IAR-99 TD (Technology Demonstrator). The first prototype of IAR-99 TD is expected to be ready for testing in 2016, reported defence-blog.com. IAR-99 TD is a key-stage in the long-term strategy ol developing a next generation trainer aircraft. The technology demonstrator is based on IAR-99 Soim […]