Romania chose the Turkish Cobra II armored vehicle for its ground forces. It was learned that the number of orders was 1059 and the amount was 940 million dollars.
According to the plan, Otokar will produce the first 278 vehicles in Turkey. The remaining vehicles will be produced at a facility operated by local companies in Romania.
The procurement was undertaken by the Romanian state defense company Romtechnica.
Romania, which has been renewing its Land Forces for a while, is also planning to purchase new tracked infantry fighting vehicles, tanks and howitzers.
Last June, Romania purchased the K9 Thunder 155 mm howitzer from the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace.
Speaking to Defense News, Security and Defense Analyst Alexandru Georgescu noted that Romania attaches great importance to foreign suppliers’ offers of cooperation with local companies, and that after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Bucharest administration is trying to strengthen the neglected Romanian defense industry.
Powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, Cobra II has a gross weight of 14.5 tons. The vehicle can carry 11 people, including the driver and commander.
