Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, the Ching Yeung Daily reported that the South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced Romania's decision to invest $920 million (about NT $29.8 billion) in purchasing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. This purchase, the largest military procurement project in Romania over the past 7 years, aims to enhance cooperation between South Korea and Romania and strengthen Romania's deterrence capability against regional threats. The agreement was reached during the visit of South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-shik to Romania, where he met with Romanian Defense Minister Tilsa; under the contract, Romania will acquire 54 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 36 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. Both ministers emphasized the need for international cooperation due to the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea posing a significant threat to European and Indo-Pacific regional security. They also agreed to further strengthen military, intelligence, and defense industry cooperation between South Korea and Romania. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense also highlighted that following Poland, Romania's decision to purchase the K9 self-propelled howitzers known as Hanwha Group's product will further expand South Korean defense industry enterprises in the European market. Minister Shin is scheduled to visit Poland next to discuss defense and military industry cooperation matters. Romania follows in Poland's footsteps in acquiring the South Korean K9 self-propelled howitzers, as depicted in the image of the Polish K9. (Image credits: Dazhi Images/Reuters)
Source: YAHOO