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Radu Oprea, the Minister of Defense, outlined the allocation of EU funds for enhancing the Black Sea security hub. The ministry will support the Ministry of Internal Affairs with 50 million euros for maritime security and 10 million euros for search and rescue capabilities. This funding aims to modernize defense capacities and strengthen strategic partnerships. Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Romania's strategic importance in European security and announced that Romania will receive over 16 billion euros through the SAFE program, encouraging the development of drone production capabilities.