Romania may cancel drone contract with Israeli Elbit Systems, minister says

BUCHAREST, April 2 (Reuters) - Romania is analyzing the possibility of cancelling a 1.89 billion lei ($427.18 million) drone purchasing contract signed in 2022 with Israeli Elbit Systems due to delivery delays, Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday.

He added that the country will shortlist Ukrainian drone makers which fit the Romanian army's needs in following days and then stat commercial talks on potential joint production.

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