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Romania-Romania Journal to manufacture SkyCeptor interceptor missiles

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Romanian authorities signed a memorandum of understanding between state-owned enterprises Romarm SA, Electromecanica SA, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense in Ploiesti on Wednesday. This is a document for Electromecanica Ploieşti and Raytheon to manufacture SkyCeptor interceptor missiles in Romania.

The SkyCeptor is a low-cost long-range interceptor designed to protect against ballistic and cruise missiles.

“”The military conflict at the Romanian border has shown us that the development of a public-private partnership with the defense industry between NATO and the European Union is a structure in which the defense industry must function in the long run.“. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Florin Spatal said at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the state-owned enterprises Romem SA, Electromechanica SA, and Lateon Missiles and Defense held at Proyeschti headquarters on Wednesday morning.

The Minister of Economy added that this memorandum is only the first step in developing a long-term strategic partnership between Electromecanica Ploieşti, Romarm and Raytheon.

“Production also means investment from Romania. I assured the director of Electromecanica and the general director of Romarm that the Ministry of Economy could allocate funds to develop this capacity and Romania could establish its position in the country. As a stable and reliable supplier not only at the European level, but also in this area. Using these missiles in the Romanian conflict is time consuming for such a process. , Surely we can’t argue such a thing.Florin Spatal also states. He explained that after the memorandum was signed, interceptor missiles would be delivered to domestic and international markets.

Next, Defense Minister Vasil Dink said he “wants to increase hundreds of times” events such as those held in Ployeschchi on Wednesday. At this event, Romania will not only obtain weapons, but will also sign a memorandum of understanding to utilize them. About Romanian “intelligence” and infrastructure in the field of defense.

DefMin also said that Romania’s defense industry has “all internal energy” to become an important part of the national economy again.

“We strongly believe that the signing of this memorandum means more than a business commitment. This is the beginning of a long-term partnership between all of us and an integrated partnership with the Romanian industry. And already built on an existing foundation. A strong partnership with the government. Romania in the field of defense. Your visionary leadership has made it possible to sign this memorandum, and Together we bring the production of long-range defense missiles to Romania. The SkyCeptor is a low-cost long-range hauling boat designed to protect against ballistic and cruise missiles, with future aerial missile defense systems. The purpose is to integrate. “ Raytheon’s president, Wesley D. Clemmer, said in his turn.

https://www.romaniajournal.ro/society-people/romania-to-manufacture-skyceptor-interceptor-missiles/ Romania-Romania Journal to manufacture SkyCeptor interceptor missiles

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