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Romania orders two more Leonardo C-27J Spartans for civil contingency under EU SAFE, first delivery set for 2029

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding airlift capacity for emergency response, civil protection, and humanitarian missions. The procurement is funded through the EU SAFE instrument, with the first aircraft delivery scheduled for 2029.

Discovered 2026-05-31T03:38:55.941813-07:00 | 2026-05-31T03:38:55.941813-07:00

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Romania is adding dedicated tactical airlift capacity for disaster relief and humanitarian contingencies via Internal Affairs, funded through EU SAFE—signaling sustained reliance on EU security financing for capability buildout.
The timeline (first delivery in 2029) is material for planning airlift availability and sustainment capacity across civil contingencies.
The move comes as Romania boosts broader regional security/ISR coverage, including expanded Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance in Romania, underscoring integrated transport and situational awareness priorities.

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