Romania: Romania plans to acquire French-made H225M Caracal military (…)

January 8, 2026

Romania plans to acquire French-made H225M Caracal military helicopters
Jan 8, 2026

Romania plans to acquire French-made H225M Caracal military helicopters.

Romania could acquire H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus, but it is not clear whether they will be assembled in the country, according to French publication Zone Militaire. France and Romania have longstanding ties in defence, and the purchase would confirm the relationship. Airbus (…)

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