Ex-Defense Minister: Bulgaria must Increase Production and Replenish its Weapons Stockpile
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- 14 Oct 2022
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“Three decisions taken at the two-day meeting of ministers from NATO member countries directly affect our country”. This was explained by former Bulgarian Minister of Defense Angel Naydenov on Nova TV.
"The first is to improve coordination and long-term planning and joint acquisition of military equipment. Part of this initiative is the creation of the air defense - Iron Dome", explained Naydenov.
"The second decision is to replenish the weapons stocks of each NATO member country. Bulgaria will have to increase its production and replenish the stocks in the warehouses of the Bulgarian army", explained Naydenov.
According to him, Bulgaria will have to find its place in the production of these systems, which will ensure the anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense of the countries of the Alliance.
"The third decision is to increase defense spending. This has been included in the plans of the member countries since 2014," recalled the former Minister of Defense. And he explained that it is about 2% of GDP. However, Bulgaria will fulfill this only in 2024. Currently, only 11 member states meet this requirement.
"We have huge expenses ahead of us," said Naydenov. And he indicated, for example, the funds for the second batch of F16, or the implementation of the project for the new armored vehicles. Read More...
