U.S. Approves Potential $7.2 Billion Sale of 32 F-35 Aircraft to Romania by Lockheed Martin

Sep 13, 2024, 07:30 PM

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $7.2 billion Foreign Military Sale of F-35 aircraft to Romania. The deal includes 32 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, additional engines, and associated equipment and services. The principal contractor for this sale will be Lockheed Martin, according to a Pentagon release. This approval marks a significant development in the defense relationship between the United States and Romania, a NATO ally.