MSPO 2019: Clock ticks for Romanian rotary plans
The Romanian MoD struggle to procure new rotary platforms has been a long-running issue, overdue correction, not only to enhance troop transport and supply capabilities but also increase operational readiness.
Airbus Helicopters, a long-term industrial partner of the Romanian MoD, had been widely expected to become the preferred contractor for a new procurement programme, largely off the back of enjoying a fruitful cooperation with Bucharest, having for example, supported the manufacture of the country’s IAR 316B Alouette III and IAR 330 Puma – developed for service’s including the Romanian Air Force, Navy, Intelligence Service and Ministry of Interior, as
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