Bulgaria in talks with Spain to buy 20 counter-drone systems for at least 80 million

TechnologyInternationalCinco DíasNov 12, 2026, 11:15 PMAI summary

Bulgaria is negotiating with Spain the purchase of 20 counter-drone systems for a minimum of 80 million euros through the European SAFE mechanism, which has up to 150 billion in loans for joint purchases of military equipment. Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov expects to sign a memorandum of understanding "within one or two weeks." The Drone Edge project envisages ten mobile units and ten fixed ones. The Spanish manufacturer, technical specifications and delivery schedule were not disclosed.

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Bulgaria is negotiating with Spain for 20 counter-drone systems worth at least 80 million euros through the European SAFE mechanism.
Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov expects a memorandum of understanding signed within one or two weeks.
The Drone Edge project includes ten mobile units and ten fixed installations; the Spanish manufacturer was not disclosed.

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