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Defence Minister: Additional Funding Needed for Anti-Drone Systems

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During a briefing following a meeting of the Council of Ministers' Security Council on Friday, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said that there is need for additional funding to purchase anti-drone systems. The Defence Ministry presented a report on the condition of the strategic sites under its responsibility. Stoyanov added that the report highlighted the need for additional funding to purchase anti-drone systems, as well as targeted funding to install video surveillance and modern security systems. The Minister explained that the aim is to modernize security arrangements at Defence Ministry formations. The Ministry has taken steps to introduce legislative amendments to combat drones, with the proposals published for public consultation, Stoyanov also said. He noted that the main issue discussed by the Security Council was the condition and security of strategic sites across the country. Regarding the purchase of additional anti-drone systems, the Minister said negotiations were in