PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS CHALLENGES FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ROMANIAN MILITARY LOGISTICS

Abstract

The military logistics is a key element in the military operations and activities, therefore it has to be adapted to the context in which combat and combat support troops evolve, to provide the full range of goods and services, in a sufficient and timely manner. This article explored, using the case study method, the extent to which the current and future procurement programs of the Romanian Army covered the broad range of logistic requirements generated by the actual economic and security context. Building on the large spectrum of logistics functional and related areas requirements, and also on the new strategic visions adopted this year by NATO and the EU, the article highlighted the fact that these strategic trends were in line with the sustainable development goals, on one hand, and also very demanding for the Romanian military logistics. The conducted study reveals a gap in the existing and planned procurement programs, which should be more logistics oriented, and also more focused on meeting the sustainability criteria determined by the context of sustainable development. Moreover, the research points to the need that the national defense industry be activated to include Romania into the military supply chain, to reduce dependencies from external support and enhance resilience.