According to media reports, the country wants about 18 such UCAVs at an estimated price of $300 million.
The Romanian Ministry of Defense has sent a request to Parliament for such purpose, the reports said and if it receives legislative approval, it will be able to start negotiations with the Turkish company – Baykar.
Currently, Romania does not have state-of-the-art combat drones in its inventory.
The estimated amount for sale includes the purchase of the 18 drones and "the initial logistical support package and specific training and training equipment," according to the Ministry of Defense.
The price of Bayraktar TB2 drones varies depending on the equipment, starting from $1 million to $5 million, according to open sources specializing in defense products.
Baykar did not specify a price for this particular drone model but republished on its website news about crowdfunding campaigns launched across Europe to buy Bayraktar drones for Ukraine, with a goal of about $5 million-$5.5 million for a drone.
