Borisov: Bulgaria must develop its military industry following the drone incident

09.08.2026 | Foreign policy

GERB leader Boyko Borisov has called for the urgent development of the defense industry and more serious work from the security services following the incident involving a drone that crashed in Bulgaria.

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Borisov: It is time for a strong defense industry

During a briefing in Targovishte, GERB leader Boyko Borisov emphasized the need for the strategic development of the Bulgarian military-industrial complex. According to him, our country possesses significant potential in the production of drones and anti-drone systems, which currently remains untapped.

"We must develop our military industry; we are not developing it at the moment, but we have the potential," Borisov stated firmly.

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Borisov stressed that the geopolitical situation requires adequate measures to ensure the security of citizens and state sovereignty.