Romanian Defense Ministry submits bill to Parliament on sending Patriot systems to Ukraine

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has submitted a bill to parliament regarding the transfer of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, according to Radio Liberty, Report informs referring to RBC-Ukraine.

The bill proposes transferring one of the seven Patriot systems purchased from the US in the 3+ version. This is the most advanced configuration of the Patriot system, used by both the United States and nearly 20 other allies.

Four Patriots have already arrived in Romania, with two in operational use. The other three will arrive in the near future.

According to the National Defense Council's requirements, Romania must negotiate with its NATO allies, including the US, to acquire a new Patriot system to replace the one being transferred to Ukraine.

The costs of purchasing a new system will be covered by international funds allocated for Ukraine.

However, the Parliament must also approve the acquisition of the new system, which will cost approximately $60 million in fees and commissions, to be covered by the Romanian defense budget.