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Romanian military AAV-7 vehicle procurement

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On September 28, 2026, the United States delivered the first nine AAV-7 amphibious assault vehicles to the Romanian Naval Forces at the Babadag garrison in Tulcea County. This delivery marks a milestone in a defense agreement to provide a total of 65 vehicles to the 307 Marine Infantry Regiment ‘Heraclea’. ~~The~~ Under the two-stage acquisition program, the first stage includes 21 vehicles, with the remaining ~~56 vehicles are~~ 44 scheduled for staged deliveries through 2031. The AAV-7 vehicles are designed to transport up to 21 fully equipped infantrymen or five tons of cargo. Each unit features a common turret equipped with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and a 40 mm grenade launcher. Following their arrival, the vehicles will undergo specialized technical training required for active service. Romanian Naval Forces indicated that the AAV-7s will enhance firepower and reaction capabilities for operations in the Danube Delta and along the Black Sea coast. U.S. Ambassador Darryl Nirenberg stated that the delivery “strengthens NATO security on the alliance’s eastern flank” and reflects the strategic partnership and trust between the United States and ~~Romania.~~ Romania, noting the handover demonstrates both capability and the trust foundational to the Alliance.

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