Bulgaria joins NATO programme to counter low-altitude threats

Bulgaria joins NATO programme to counter low-altitude threats
Bulgaria joins NATO programme to counter low-altitude threats

Bulgaria has officially become a participant in a NATO initiative aimed at protection against air threats at low altitudes. On 30 October, the country's Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov signed a note on accession to the relevant programme. This was announced by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence.

Accession to the seven-state memorandum

The signed document provides for Bulgaria's accession to a Cooperation Memorandum previously adopted by the defence ministers of Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Romania, Greece, Sweden and Turkey. The main goal of this grouping is to strengthen protection against objects moving at altitudes up to 150 metres. Such threats include cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and guided aerial bombs.

Detection and countermeasure technologies

As stated in the official statement, the project envisages the development of capabilities for the detection, identification, tracking and counteraction of such threats. To this end, the implementation of modern platforms, sensors, effectors and other technological solutions is planned.

"The project envisages the development of capabilities for the detection, identification, tracking and counteraction of such threats through the use of modern platforms, sensors, effectors and other technological solutions," the statement reads.

Joint procurement and experience exchange

Cooperation between the participating countries will develop along two key directions: conducting joint state procurement and developing new defence capabilities. Within the framework of this interaction, the countries will exchange information, expert knowledge and technological solutions.

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency is expected to conduct a market survey and formulate a list of existing and prospective technologies that meet the joint requirements of the participants.

"This will facilitate the assessment of capabilities and the making of decisions regarding future procurements and joint developments. Bulgarian industry will have the opportunity to present its products, technological solutions and expert potential, as well as seek opportunities for participation in joint projects with allied countries," the ministry noted.

It is worth noting that for this document to enter into force, it must still be ratified by the Bulgarian parliament.

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