Șantierul Naval Mangalia, super-afacere pentru olandezii de la Damen, care l-au băgat în faliment

On October 9, 2026, German defense giant Rheinmetall acquired the Damen Mangalia Shipyard for 138 million euros after the shipyard went bankrupt. The sale followed a failed reorganization plan and multiple auction attempts, with the initial price set at 184 million euros. The shipyard is strategically important for NATO's eastern flank and is capable of building and repairing warships. Damen, which held a 49% stake, will profit 115 million euros from the sale, while Romania, holding a 51% stake, receives nothing and faces unemployment among workers. Rheinmetall's payment comes from Romanian funds through the SAFE program, raising concerns about the financial implications for Romania. The acquisition also ties into Rheinmetall's military contracts in Romania, totaling approximately 5.6 billion euros, despite criticisms over delays in equipment delivery.