Romania boosts Black Sea defense with acquisition of light corvette from Türkiye
Romania has signed an intergovernmental contract with Türkiye for the purchase of a HISAR-class light corvette, marking a major step in the modernization of the Romanian Naval Forces. It is also the first international sale of a combat…
Irina Marica · Journalist
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Romania has signed an intergovernmental contract with Türkiye for the purchase of a HISAR-class light corvette, marking a major step in the modernization of the Romanian Naval Forces. It is also the first international sale of a combat ship built in Türkiye to a NATO and EU member state, according to ASFAT representatives.
The total purchase price, according to the contract quoted by the Romanian Ministry of Defense, amounts to EUR 223 million, excluding VAT, and covers, in addition to the cost of the ship, personnel training and a logistics support package.
