The Ministry of National Defense requests Parliament to approve the purchase of 216 tanks and 76 vehicles, as part of a 6.5 billion euro program.

The Ministry of National Defense proposed the acquisition of 216 main battle tanks and 76 derivative vehicles, valued at 6.5 billion euros, for the modernization of the army. The investment aims to replace outdated equipment and increase interoperability with NATO. It is expected that part of the production will take place in Romania, which could stimulate the local defense industry. The request will be debated in the defense committees of Parliament, and approval is necessary to launch the tenders.