His military has performed dreadfully; he underestimated the determination of the Ukrainians, and he did not foresee that the NATO alliance would become more assertive and not weaker. One aspect of the war has been increased military spending among NATO members. State Department. The F Joint Program Office is dedicated to continuing a strong relationship with Romania, ensuring a successful transition and providing comprehensive support for their pilots and maintainers as we move forward together on this great effort.
Department of Defense when it created the Joint Strike Fighter program. Military sales of this magnitude can bring two countries closer together and show that the United States has confidence in the Romanian military. This agreement will require more material and assistance than just airplanes. The Romanians will need spare parts and maintenance training, and Romanian pilots will likely visit the United States to learn to fly the F F Stealth Fighter.
Image Credit: Creative Commons. In September , the U. State Department announced another promising development and an action that likely cemented the F deal.
Some of this will go toward the F agreement, which will also allow the Romanians to buy more Fs to integrate with the stealth fighters. Plus, Romania can purchase M1 Abrams tanks for better ground warfare capabilities. If it comes to the negotiating table to end the war, Ukraine will also demand more security guarantees from the United States and NATO. Foreign military financing and sales are a big part of what they will require for peace. F Joint Strike Fighter. Image Credit: Lockheed Martin.
Does this mean military assistance would be halted, too? If the United States wants to operate from a position of strength in Europe, it must keep the purse strings open for allies.
