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Greece Boosts Bulgaria's Air Defense Amid Regional Tensions

3/6/2026

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March 6, Nikos Dendias, Greece's defense minister, announced Greece will transfer a Patriot system and two F-16s to northern Greece to bolster Bulgaria's air defense.
The move followed Bulgaria's request, reflecting NATO and EU membership.
Dendias stressed that Greece's own security will not be compromised.
The announcement comes amid tensions after an Iranian missile attack in Türkiye.
Bulgaria's Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov condemned the attack and urged stronger regional cooperation.

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March 6, Nikos Dendias, Greece's defense minister, announced Greece will transfer a Patriot system and two F-16s to northern Greece to bolster Bulgaria's air defense.
The move followed Bulgaria's request, reflecting NATO and EU membership.
Dendias stressed that Greece's own security will not be compromised.
The announcement comes amid tensions after an Iranian missile attack in Türkiye.
Bulgaria's Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov condemned the attack and urged stronger regional cooperation.