Romania Orders Four Thales Mobile Approach Radars to Land Air Force Jets Away From Main Bases

Romania contracted Thales Romania and Thales LAS France for four deployable approach-and-landing radar systems, valued at approximately RON326.5 million excluding VAT. The package combines STAR NG primary surveillance radars, RSM NG secondary radars with NATO Mode 5 identification, and four Precision Approach Radars for aircraft recovery in poor visibility. Phased deliveries begin in 2028 and are scheduled to reach four Romanian Air Force locations by 2030. The mobile systems will supply real-time information to national and NATO command networks and allow operations from alternate sites, reducing reliance on fixed airbase approach infrastructure for military and civilian traffic.