Romania's US Arms Deal Gets Amphibious Vehicle Upgrades
Published Date: 1/27/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is updating Romania on a big arms sale that includes cool amphibious vehicles and machine guns, now with extra upgraded gear to make them even better. This deal, worth about $120.5 million, helps Romania boost its defense with new tech and support. The updates were officially shared with Congress to keep everything transparent and on schedule.
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