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The Romanian Ministry of Defense issued a penalty invoice of €8.7 million to Rheinmetall for delayed delivery of modernized Oerlikon GDF 103 air defense systems. The systems were due in April 2026 but have not yet arrived. Rheinmetall faces daily penalties for the delay, and the invoice will be updated until the equipment is delivered. The first two systems failed acceptance tests, and the company cited technical issues and supply chain difficulties as reasons for the delays. The next equipment batch is expected in December 2026, with the first two systems anticipated to arrive then as well.