The Ministry of Defense spends billions without a coherent strategy for the nati...

Verdict: MISLEADING

Verdict details

Confidence: 53%

Evidence quality: MEDIE

**What was analyzed:** Statements regarding the acquisitions of the Ministry of National Defense, the activity of the shipyards in Galați and Mangalia, contracts with Rheinmetall, and the comparison with Poland's naval program. **What sources confirm:** Sources confirm that the Ministry of Defense has spent significant amounts without a coherent strategy for the national defense industry. It is also confirmed that modern military vessels are being designed and built at the Damen shipyard in Galați for NATO and EU states (Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal). Poland has indeed launched the ORP Wicher frigate, weighing 7,000 tons, built locally. The Mangalia shipyard is in bankruptcy, and Romania has a contract of nearly one billion euros with Rheinmetall. **Limitations:** Lack of public evidence regarding an alleged non-participation of Rheinmetall in tenders, given that the award was made through a direct contract.; The cited evidence for “The Ministry of Defense spends billion…

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