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Radu Oprea, the Minister of Defense, announced that Romania will receive 60 million euros from the EU for maritime security and search and rescue operations. This funding follows Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Bucharest, emphasizing Romania's strategic role in European security. The allocation includes 50 million euros for the Maritime Security Center and 10 million euros for enhancing rescue capabilities. Oprea highlighted the importance of strengthening defense partnerships and modernizing the military to address security threats. Von der Leyen also mentioned that Romania could access over 16 billion euros through the SAFE program for drone production capabilities, crucial for protecting critical infrastructure.