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Bulgaria asks NATO for combat aircraft and anti-drone systems after Black Sea shipping attacks

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Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to strengthen its defenses, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said. The request follows a series of drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, underscoring the security risks facing regional maritime traffic.

Discovered 2026-10-16T02:04:22.587588-07:00 | 2026-10-16T02:04:22.587588-07:00

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  • Bulgaria’s request puts NATO air and counter-drone capabilities in focus as drone attacks threaten commercial shipping in the Black Sea.
  • Any deployment would involve alliance-level defense support in a region where maritime security risks are directly affecting commercial traffic.

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