US Approves Sale Of 32 F-35 Aircraft To Romania In $7.2 Billion Deal

In a September 13 statement, the United States (US) Embassy to Romania announced that the Eastern European democracy and North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO) member had received clearance from the US Secretary of State to join the F-35 club. The purchase of 32 F-35As will revitalize the Romanian Air Force and provide spares and technology transfer to push Romania ahead.