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Romania Bolsters Black Sea Fleet with Turkish-Built Corvette
Romania received its first new warship in 30 years, the corvette ROS Contraamiral August Roman, originally built for Turkey as offshore patrol vessel Akhisar. The transfer, under a government-to-government contract worth €223 million signed in December 2025, marks the first delivery of a Turkish-built warship to a European Union and NATO member state, underscoring Turkey's growing naval exports. The vessel is equipped with a 76mm main gun, surveillance radars, sonar, electronic warfare systems, and can perform surveillance, anti-air, anti-submarine, and helicopter operations. Bucharest plans a €42 million follow-on procurement in 2026 to add air-defense missiles, a close-in weapon system, and NSM anti-ship missiles via the EU's SAFE program. Turkish President Erdoğan and Romanian President Dan highlighted the strategic partnership and Black Sea security, with discussions on Turkish investment in Romania's defense sector and protection of critical underwater infrastructure.
Defense NewsRomania receives Turkish-built corvette for Black Sea fleet, marking first EU/NATO warship export from Turkey
Romania received its first new warship in 30 years, the corvette ROS Contraamiral August Roman, built by Turkey's Asfat at Istanbul Naval Shipyard. The transfer, part of a €223 million government-to-government contract signed in December 2025, is the first delivery of a Turkish warship to an EU and NATO member state. The vessel is equipped with a 76mm gun, radar, electronic warfare systems, and sonar, enabling surveillance, anti-air, and anti-submarine operations. Romania plans a €42 million follow-on package in 2026 to add vertical launch systems, CIWS, and NSM anti-ship missiles under the EU's SAFE program. Turkish President Erdoğan hailed the delivery as reflecting the strategic partnership and stressed Black Sea security's role in Euro-Atlantic security. Romanian President Nicușor Dan discussed wider defense industrial cooperation and protection of underwater infrastructure.
Defense NewsASFAT Delivers TCG Koçhisar to Turkish Navy and Corvette to Romania in Dual Ceremony
On 20 June 2026, Turkish defense company ASFAT and Istanbul Naval Shipyard held a landmark double ceremony, delivering TCG Koçhisar (P-1221), the first Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Turkish Navy, and corvette CAm. Roman to the Romanian Naval Forces. The event, attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Romanian President Nicușor Dan, underscores growing strategic ties between the two NATO Black Sea allies. TCG Koçhisar is designed for maritime surveillance, EEZ protection, search and rescue, and humanitarian missions. CAm. Roman, acquired under a €223 million intergovernmental contract signed December 3, 2025, will bolster Romania's Black Sea capabilities and represents the first export of a Turkish naval combatant to a NATO/EU member state. The ceremony highlights Turkey's expanding naval industry, with over 50 platforms currently under construction.
Naval NewsASFAT Delivers TCG Koçhisar to Turkish Navy and CAm. Roman to Romania in Landmark Double Ceremony
On June 20, 2026, Turkish defense firm ASFAT and Istanbul Naval Shipyard held a dual ceremony, delivering TCG Koçhisar (P-1221), the first Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Turkish Navy, and corvette CAm. Roman to the Romanian Naval Forces. The event, attended by Turkish President Erdoğan and Romanian President Nicușor Dan, highlights growing defense ties and Black Sea security cooperation. TCG Koçhisar is part of the Turkish Navy's modernization program, capable of surveillance, EEZ protection, search and rescue, and humanitarian missions. CAm. Roman, built for Romania for approximately €223 million, is the first Turkish-built naval combatant exported to an EU and NATO member state, boosting Romania's maritime capabilities. The ceremony underscores the strategic relationship between the two Black Sea NATO allies and Türkiye's expanding naval shipbuilding exports.
Naval NewsASFAT Delivers TCG Koçhisar to Turkish Navy and CAm. Roman to Romania in Dual Ceremony
On 20 June 2026, Turkish defense company ASFAT and Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command held a simultaneous delivery ceremony for two sister warships. TCG Koçhisar (P-1221), the first Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, was delivered to the Turkish Navy, while CAm. Roman, a corvette, was delivered to the Romanian Naval Forces. The ceremony, attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Romanian President Nicușor Dan, underscores growing defense ties and Black Sea security cooperation. The Romanian delivery marks the first export of a Turkish-built naval combatant to a NATO and EU member state. The contract for the Romanian corvette was valued at approximately €223 million. Both vessels are designed for maritime surveillance, patrol, EEZ protection, and combat missions.
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