MBDA, Romarm sign MoU
MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Romanian defence group Romarm and its subsidiary Electromecanica Ploiesti to define and present a proposal for tactical missile systems, the company announced on 24 August.
The MoU will focus on the operational requirements of the Romanian armed forces for land based air defence systems.
In accordance with requirements set by Romania's Supreme Council of National Defence, the agreement will support the development of the Romanian defence industry through industrial co-operation, local production and transfer of technology, in line with the European initiative of permanent structured cooperation.
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