Romania eyes to purchase battalion of Abrams tanks from US

Major General Teodor Incicaș, head of the armament department of the Romanian Defence Ministry, announced that Bucharest intends to buy a battalion of Abrams tanks from Washington.

The Romanian parliament is to pre-approve the purchase of tracked howitzers, tracked infantry fighting vehicles, short- and ultra-short-range air defence (SAM) systems, and missiles for F-16 aircraft, Gazeta.ru reports quoting the official.

"At the same time, our request to procure a battalion of Abrams tanks is on the way for preliminary parliamentary approval," Incicaș added.

He explained that these are the tanks that have the best qualities and uniqueness for the mission.