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Romanian drone startup shifts from Chinese to pricier European engines

A Romanian drone manufacturer is reportedly replacing Chinese engines with European alternatives costing 40% more. The change reflects supply-chain and security concerns affecting military-drone production.

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Defence-industry decoupling from China may raise costs and constrain drone manufacturing capacity in Europe.

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  1. De ce un startup românesc care produce drone preferă acum motoare europene cu 40% mai scumpe și a renunțat la China ↗business24.ro · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

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