# Bulgaria Expands Counter-UAV Procurement

Bulgaria has committed **€80 million** through the SAFE mechanism to acquire 20 counter-UAV systems and expects to sign a joint-procurement memorandum with Spain. Separately, Bulgaria plans to apply by October 30, 2026, to join a NATO initiative addressing low-altitude air threats; participation carries an annual contribution of €220,000. The developments create near-term opportunities for suppliers and service providers supporting system delivery, integration, and operator training.

- The planned purchase covers 20 systems, identified in the extracted procurement details as 10 mobile and 10 stationary units; the Spain memorandum is expected but no award date or contract number is stated.
- Companies with counter-UAV equipment, integration, or operator-training capabilities may find opportunities connected to Bulgaria’s procurement and cooperation with Spain.
- Bulgaria’s NATO application target is **October 30, 2026 (15 days away)**. Organizations pursuing related work should account for the initiative’s separate annual contribution requirement of €220,000.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Bulgarian Ministry of Defense

### Key Quotes
> We expect to sign a memorandum of understanding with Spain at any moment regarding the joint procurement of these systems.
> — Dimitar Stoyanov, Minister of Defense

### Sources
- [Bulgaria will join a NATO initiative to combat drones | UA.NEWS](https://ua.news/en/world/bolgariia-doluchitsia-do-initsiativi-nato-dlia-borotbi-z-dronami) - UA.NEWS