Romania’s Defense Ministry and Thales are accelerating delivery of the first two radar systems for the Romanian Air Force

The Ministry of National Defence has announced the accelerated delivery of the first two mobile approach and landing control radar systems for the Romanian Air Force. The decision follows a meeting held on Tuesday between Minister of National Defence Ștefan-Radu Oprea and representatives of Thales, during which the status of military procurement programs and possibilities for bringing forward the schedule were discussed.

The RDAAM systems will help manage air traffic and enhance the safety of air operations. According to the Ministry of National Defence, faster delivery will enable the military to acquire modern capabilities for controlling and coordinating air traffic sooner.

The discussions also covered the expansion of Thales’ investments in Romania. The minister underscored the importance of technology transfer, the involvement of Romanian companies, and the creation of jobs for specialists in the defense industry.

The RDAAM program is being carried out under the contract concluded between Thales Romania and Thales LAS France. At the same time, Romania is participating, under France’s coordination, in the acquisition of Gap Filler-type air surveillance radar systems. Both programs aim to modernize radar infrastructure and strengthen the capabilities of the Romanian Air Force.