These signings establish agreements for direct work and sustainment activities while expanding the participation of Romanian companies in the program’s supply chain.
“Our partnership with Romanian industry extends beyond delivering critical capabilities – it reflects a long-term commitment to industrial cooperation,” said Paul Lemmo, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Sensor, Effectors and Mission Systems. “We are proud to strengthen local capabilities and expand opportunities for collaboration, while enhancing the readiness and sustainment of the AN/TPQ-53 radar system.”
“This milestone further strengthens MarcTel’s industrial cooperation with Lockheed Martin, reinforcing a partnership built on more than 20 years of collaboration,” said Calin P. Pantea, chief executive officer of MarcTel.
During the recent Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise in Romania, the AN/TPQ-53 demonstrated its multi-mission capability by detecting and tracking unmanned aerial systems.
The new agreements build on Lockheed Martin’s long-standing partnership with Romania industry and reinforce Aerostar and MarcTel’s reputation as a high-performing, trusted in-country partners. Through investments in advanced manufacturing, sustainment, workforce development and research, Lockheed Martin has helped strengthen Romania’s defense industrial base while creating opportunities for technology transfer, local expertise and high-skilled jobs.
From supporting the Romanian Air Force’s F-16 fleet and establishing Europe’s first Black Hawk and HIMARS sustainment centers to advancing artificial intelligence research and innovative energy technologies, Lockheed Martin continues to invest in capabilities that enhance Romania’s long-term security and industrial resilience.