# Romania defense industry development and cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-defense-industry-development-and-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-22T14:30:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Romania is actively seeking to expand its role in the European and transatlantic security sectors by strengthening its domestic defense industry and international partnerships. At a French-Romanian business forum, the Romanian Defence Industry Employers’ Organisation (OPIA) advocated for the reindustrialization of the national defense sector. OPIA aims to increase the industry’s contribution to 5% of Romania’s GDP, focusing on technology transfer and integrating the country into European value chains to secure the Eastern Flank. This strategic focus has extended to bilateral cooperation with German regions, specifically Bavaria. Discussions in Munich centered on integrating industrial supply chains and leveraging Romania’s expertise in software, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Recent cooperation includes the delivery of 56 Vector AI reconnaissance drones from the Bavarian company Quantum Systems to Romania, a deal valued at approximately 46 million euros. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Romania and Bavaria strengthen security and defense industry cooperation Romania and Bavaria are expanding cooperation in the security and defense sectors, aiming to integrate supply chains and leverage Romania's role as a production and innovation hub on NATO's eastern flank. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-and-bavaria-strengthen-security-and-defense-industry-cooperation ### 2026-09-09: OPIA emphasizes Romania's strategic defence role at business forum At the French-Romanian Security & Defence Business Forum, OPIA highlighted Romania's role in Eastern Flank security and the goal to raise the defence industry's GDP contribution to 5%. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opia-emphasizes-romanias-strategic-defence-role-at-business-forum --- Cite as: Romania defense industry development and cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romania-defense-industry-development-and-cooperation