Rheinmetall has signed contracts worth 5.7 billion euros with the Romanian Army for Lynx vehicles, air defense systems, and ships. Deliveries will begin in 2028.

The German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall announced on Tuesday the signing of contracts worth 5.7 billion euros with the Romanian Army, described as 'the largest package of international contracts' in the recent history of the company.

These contracts, part of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, include 298 Lynx vehicles, Skyranger air defense systems, medium caliber ammunition, armored personnel carriers, two offshore patrol vessels, and two support vessels for divers.

Deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2030.

Rheinmetall will invest hundreds of millions of euros in Romania, generating thousands of jobs and involving over 200 local subcontractors. The contract will not only modernize Romania's defense capabilities but will also revitalize the national defense industry, with over 50% of production carried out in collaboration with Romanian companies. Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, emphasized the importance of this partnership for creating a robust defense ecosystem in Romania.