DIGI Romania Secures €196 Million Cybersecurity Contract Under SAFE Program

DIGI Romania has been awarded a €196 million contract through the SAFE program to develop an integrated cybersecurity platform. The decision was made by the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), which had to choose between DIGI and Vodafone. The contract is part of a broader initiative involving military equipment acquisitions totaling nearly €6.5 billion. This agreement aims to enhance Romania's cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging artificial intelligence. The contract was finalized before the May 30 deadline for agreements without cooperation from other EU member states. DIGI Romania, formerly known as RCS&RDS, is expected to provide a platform that utilizes large language models (LLM). This initiative reflects Romania's commitment to strengthening its defense and cybersecurity infrastructure.

Key Points: • DIGI Romania awarded a €196 million contract for cybersecurity under the SAFE program. • The Romanian Intelligence Service selected DIGI over Vodafone for the project. • The contract is part of a larger military procurement effort totaling €6.5 billion.