Organizatia Patronala Industria de Aparare

O.P.I.A. Romania, the Defence Industry Shareholders Organisation, represents businesses and stakeholders within Romania’s defence industry. The organisation works to promote, support and defend its members’ economic, legal and social interests in dealings with public authorities, trade unions and other organisations, both nationally and internationally. Its priorities include encouraging compliance with the law, professional ethics and fair competition, while fostering ongoing dialogue with public institutions responsible for the sector.

O.P.I.A. Romania also seeks to strengthen the industry’s reputation through greater transparency, effective media communication and efforts to counter unfair competition. It supports members’ international economic cooperation, export growth and expansion into third markets, and promotes opportunities for foreign investment and industrial development. The organisation identifies specialised support in areas such as marketing, feasibility studies, consulting, digitalisation, technology, redevelopment, legal assistance and auditing. Through its activities, events, news and projects, O.P.I.A. Romania provides a platform for engagement and collaboration across the defence industry. Its recent initiatives include advocating investment and industrial co-development and supporting Romanian industry’s integration into European production chains.