Why Romania Preferred the Turkish Solution: MILGEM Akhisar
This article discusses how Romania needed naval modernisation but pursued EU-driven policies instead of choosing Türkiye’s proven, cost-effective solution.
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Navy / Maritime
Romania’s Light Corvette deal: Turkiye’s Hisar Class ex-OPV
Romania has signed an agreement with Turkiye to acquire its Hisar Class Offshore Patrol vessel Akhisar to perform light corvette missions in the Black Sea.
Navy / Maritime
ASFAT Delivers Akhisar to Romania in Landmark NATO Sale
Türkiye’s ASFAT completes its first-ever warship export to a NATO–EU member as Romania commissions the Akhisar, classified as a light corvette vessel.
Navy / Maritime
Ex-Royal Navy Sandown-class Minesweeper Joins Romanian Fleet
The former HMS Pembroke entered service with the Romanian Navy as Kaptan Constantin Dumitrescu, bolstering NATO mine countermeasure capacity in the Black Sea.
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HAVELSAN and Karel Europe Sign Defence Technology MoU
HAVELSAN and Karel signed a strategic partnership agreement at IDEF 2025 to strengthen Romania's defence sector by working together on high-tech solutions.
Navy / Maritime
Romania Announces TCG Akhisar OPV Acquisition from Turkiye
The Romanian MoD stated to journalists that the Turkish Hisar-class OPV TCG Akhisar (P-1220) will be acquired to fill the gap of a modern patrol ship quickly.
Land
Otokar Delivers First Batch of COBRA II Armoured Vehicles to Romania
Otokar delivers the first 14 COBRA II 4x4 vehicles to Romania, which undergoes local systems integration as part of a broader defence industrial partnership.
Land
Investment
Romania’s Cobra II 4x4 Vehicles Set for Delivery in 2025
Otokar will deliver the first batch of the Cobra II 4x4 vehicles produced in Turkiye to Romania in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the large-scale order.
Land
Otokar new Candiate in Romania for €3 Billion IFV Tender
Otokar strengthens its local footprint through a joint venture and prepares to offer the TULPAR IFV in Romania’s next-generation tracked vehicle programme.
Land
Investment
Otokar’s JV Marks Export Record for Armoured Vehicles
Otokar has established a joint venture with Romania’s Automecanica S.A. to manufacture COBRA II vehicles, marking Turkiye’s largest armoured export deal.
Navy / Maritime
Romania Might Buy a Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel
According to Romanian sources, the Romanian defence council CSAT approved the acquisition of a single Hisar-class OPV from Turkiye with an option for another.
Land
Investment
Otokar Establishes OTOKAR LAND SYSTEMS SRL in Romania
Otokar will establish a new company in Romania to produce COBRA II ACV. This step was taken as part of the €857 million agreement signed with Romania.
Land
Investment
Otokar Establishes its First Europe Factory in Romania
Otokar will have achieved a milestone with the first factory in Europe for Romania’s large-scale order for 1059 Cobra II 4x4 tactical wheeled armoured vehicles.
Weapon / Missile
ROK-based LIG Nex1 Dropped from the Romanian V/SHORAD Tender
ROK-based LIG Nex1 was disqualified from Romania’s tender for new V/SHORAD systems due to “paperwork blunders” in filing a bidding initiation receipt.
