Euronews:
Romania has signed a deal for a new missile defence system – one of the country’s most expensive military acquisitions.It will see the Patriot missiles delivered to the south-east European country by the end of the year.
The agreement with US defence firm Raytheon, worth 3.9 billion euros, is regarded as a necessity for Romania’s security and a strategic move that will strengthen NATO’s eastern borders.
Iulian Fota, a defence specialist and former presidential adviser, spoke about the deal on public television. He said: “Romania needs such military capabilities. Otherwise the country risks remaining exposed to aerial threats”.
As a final step to formalise the deal, Mihai Fifor, Romania’s defence minister, will submit a draft law to parliament, which is expected to be easily approved.
