"Romania Secures $2.5B Deal for Abrams Tanks from State Dept."

The State Department has approved a $2.5 billion foreign military sale of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Romania. The proposed sale includes 54 tanks, along with various support equipment and vehicles. Romania aims to strengthen its defense capabilities in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine and would become the second operator of the Abrams tank after Poland. The sale still requires approval from Congress.