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Novinite (14 November 2023)

Bulgaria has recently embarked on a significant strategic move by aligning itself with the "European Sky Shield Initiative" (ESSI), a collaborative air defense project led by Germany, aiming to fortify Europe's defenses against evolving aerial threats, primarily emanating from Russia. This substantial step positions Bulgaria among the growing list of European nations dedicated to bolstering a coordinated defense against potential airborne attacks.

The concept of the "European Sky Shield" revolves around establishing a multi-tiered defense system designed to counter a broad spectrum of airborne threats, spanning short, medium, and long-range interceptors. Germany's initiative has drawn participation from a diverse array of countries, including the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, and more.

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