Romania Boosts NATO Role with New Defense Deal

Romania signed agreement with Rheinmetall for gunpowder factory in central Romania.
Construction starts in 2026 for 535 million euro plant in Victoria, Brasov County.
Financing via European SAFE mechanism.
Deal strengthens Romania's NATO role in Southeast Europe.
Romania donated Patriot missiles to Ukraine and runs F-16 pilot training hub.

Defense | NATO | Europe

Ukraine | Romania

Ilie Bolojan | Armin Papperger

3 days ago