Romania’s strategic decision to acquire and operate the F-35 Lightning II jets will not only strengthen the country’s defense and security capabilities and solidify its position within NATO, but also provide enormous opportunities for the involved industries. The F-35 is the only fifth-generation fighter currently in production capable of supporting job creation for the next 40 to 50 years. Its operation is expected to enable strategic industrial partnerships with local industries, with the aircraft projected to remain in service and operational until 2088.
Romania is uniquely…