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Emanuel Popp, director of AFT, expressed the need for a Private Economy Ministry, feeling unprotected by the current Ministry of Economy. He highlighted the challenges faced by local producers in securing government contracts for military equipment, emphasizing unrealistic expectations in procurement processes. Popp urged the Romanian Army to trust local industry for its needs, especially in times of conflict. The call for strengthening domestic defense production has gained support from various military and industry experts, stressing the importance of local manufacturing capabilities.