Bulgaria has signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow it to join a NATO initiative focused on defending against lower-level air threats such as drones and cruise missiles.
The agreement enables Bulgaria to take part in the Air Defence Capabilities Against Lower-Level Air Threats High Visibility Project (HVP), NATO announced on Friday.
The HVP is designed as a multinational framework for NATO members to acquire, develop and field air-defence capabilities aimed at threats flying at lower altitudes.
When the project was set up
The initiative was established at a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in February 2025.
Initial participants signed their memorandum of understanding at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in July 2026.
