Romanian gov't approves request of Defense Ministry to buy missiles for Patriot air defense system

The Romanian Government approved the request of the country’s Ministry of National Defense to begin formalities for the purchase of PAC-2 GEM-T (Guidance Enhanced Missile, Tactical) missiles for the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, Report informs.

Romania is planning to purchase 200 European-made PAC-2 GEM-T missiles “to strengthen the capabilities of ground-based air defense in accordance with the main program of equipping the long-range surface-to-air missile system.”

The procurement contract will be executed starting in 2024.