Romania Explores Joint Production of David's Sling Interceptors with Rafael

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Romania is holding talks with Rafael on joint production of David's Sling-based interceptors. The talks follow the $2.3 billion Spyder deal between the two. The Israeli system's interceptor has proven itself in intercepting Iranian missiles, which is why Bucharest is interested in buying and producing it.

Romania's Ministry of Defense has renewed talks with Rafael on setting up a production line for the SkyCeptor, the Patriot version of the David's Sling interceptor. Under the plan, the plant in Ploiești would supply not only the Romanian army but also foreign customers. However, a binding contract on the matter has not yet been signed.

Four years have passed without a single missile being produced in Romania under the project, and now Romania is seeking to revive local production of the interceptor missiles. The talks with Rafael continue, and the parties are examining the scope and terms of the cooperation.