Romania: Romania eyes EUR 800 mln Sig Sauer arms deal with Ukraine and Moldova

November 6, 2026

Romania eyes EUR 800 mln Sig Sauer arms deal with Ukraine and Moldova
Nov 6, 2026

Romania eyes EUR 800 mln Sig Sauer arms deal with Ukraine and Moldova.

Romania could soon sign the contract for the purchase of weapons worth more than EUR 800 million, negotiated with US arms manufacturer Sig Sauer, (…)

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