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Romania selects Israeli Rafael's SPYDER over European bids for air defence

Romania's Ministry of National Defense selected Israel's Rafael to supply the SPYDER air defence system on 29 June, in a framework deal worth more than EUR 2 billion, rejecting rival bids from France's MBDA and Germany's Diehl.

Reported European Security & Defence, 29 June 2026

What it does not test. Does not confirm final contract signature terms beyond the announced framework agreement.

How this item counts. Towards dependence: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Reported counts half: weight -2 of 36 possible. Israeli Rafael SPYDER chosen over EU bids (MBDA, Diehl); framework agreed, not final. European Sovereignty Index

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