US Commercial Service Aerospace Team :Defense Opportunities in Romania Virtual Conference-March 29, 2022

Please join the U.S. Commercial Service to learn about business opportunities with Romania's Ministry of Defense and Romania's defense industry. This two-hour webinar will provide you with in-depth insights on current and future requirements, where to find procurement opportunities, and how to bid on available contracts. Featured Speakers Ministry of National Defense of Romania Simona Cojocaru, State Secretary and Chief of the Department for Defense Policy, Planning and International Relations, Romania. Major General Eng. PhD Teodor INCICAŞ Chief of the General Directorate for Armaments ROMTEHNICA ROMTEHNICA is one of the leading trade companies in the international defense market, acting under the coordination of the Romanian Ministry of National Defense and negotiates and signs the contracts on their behalf. It performs all the commercial and financial activities related to the defense upgrading/modernization programs of the Romanian Armed Forces. Nicolae Nasta, CEO Ministry of Economy of Romania H.E. Florin Spataru, Minister of Economy (TBC) ROMARM ROMARM is a Romanian state-owned defense holding company and Romania's main supplier for military equipment, ammunition, and maintenance services. It will address defense industry needs for development and cooperation. Gabriel Tutu, General Manager General Dynamics, European Land Systems Romania Marinica Mirzu, Managing Director Insider Insights from an American SME FLIR, California (TBC) Background on the Romanian Defense Market Starting in 2017, Romania has committed to spend at least 2.0% of GDP on defense through 2027.The increased spending level offers a clear opportunity for U.S. defense equipment and service providers. Romania is also looking to modernize its own defense industry through international partnerships. Current defense procurement priorities: Tracked and Wheeled-Armored Vehicles; Artillery systems; Missiles systems and rockets; Fighter aircraft; Helicopters medium and heavy; Unmanned Aerial Systems; C4ISTAR systems; Satellite communication and surveillance services, Infrastructure for air bases and military sites. Who Should Attend? Opportunities for U.S. defense exporters include, but are not limited to: Cyber Defense Armored Vehicles Equipment and Subsystems Smart Ammunition Low and Medium Altitude Radar Systems Secondhand U.S. Fighter Aircraft Upgrades Missiles Systems & Rockets Replacement Parts and Service Powders, Explosives Defense Training and Consultation Registration is required.   In collaboration with the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), California Small Business Development Center Los Angeles Network, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), and the Virginia Small Business Development Center Network     Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00pm EST 7:00am-9:00am PST  Location: Virtual - Your Computer! Cost: Free Questions? Contact: April Redmon – East Coast april.redmon@trade.gov Jason Sproule - West Coast jason.sproule@trade.gov

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