Romania to buy 24 second-hand aircrafts from US
The acquisition is part of a strategic partnership between Romania and the US. This is the first stage of an acquisition process which further includes another 24 F16 aircrafts, with a final stage in buying 24 F35 aircrafts. The configuration of a F16 aircraft allows Romania to keep its engagements as a part of the NATO. The Romanian De fence ministry considered five new models of aircrafts and one second-hand.
Lockheed Martin will be the supplier of aircrafts and additional services in the contract between Romania and the US. The company's representative in Romania is Jean Adrian Iacob.