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SOFIA/BRUSSELS – The appearing Minister of Protection Atanas Zapryanov participated within the signing of the letters of intent for cooperation in buying capabilities and growing European missile and air protection, reported the Ministry of Protection. Zapryanov took half within the assembly of his colleagues from the EU Council in Brussels.
The initiative acquired political help from 18 EU international locations, the ministry famous. The signing of letters of intent supplies a possibility for future joint acquisition of protection capabilities in a number of instructions, the assertion clarifies.
Final week, the EC accredited funding for 5 joint tasks between EU international locations for protection procurement. Every of the tasks will probably be supported with 60 million euros and Bulgaria is collaborating in one among them. A complete of 11 billion euros is deliberate to be secured for joint protection procurements. Orders for buying air and missile protection methods, armored autos, and ammunition will probably be supported.
Bulgaria can also be collaborating in one of many orders for offering medium-range air protection methods, and the order is a part of the event of the European Air Protection Program and supplies safety in opposition to fighters, helicopter assaults, and drones, the fee clarified.
Zapryanov confirmed Bulgaria’s dedication to the frequent European efforts in help of Ukraine on the EU Council assembly and highlighted the significance of the EU Navy Mission in aiding Kyiv. (November 19)
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