Romania Signs Contract with U.S. Today for 32 F-35 Fighter Jets Worth Over 6 Billion Euros

Nov 21, 2024, 07:55 PM

Romania has formally signed a contract with the United States to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets today. This agreement, confirmed through a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), makes Romania the 20th country to join the Lockheed Martin F-35 program. The deal, part of a U.S. government Foreign Military Sale, is valued at over 6 billion euros. The acquisition of these advanced multirole combat aircraft, known as the Joint Strike Fighter, underscores Romania's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities and strengthening its defense ties with NATO allies.