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Jet fighters from Spain expected in Bulgaria by end of the week

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The Spanish Air Force will redeploy 130 servicemen and four Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon II aircraft to Bulgaria. They will perform tasks related to enhanced air protection together with the Bulgarian Air Force until March 31, 2022.

The first Spanish fighters are expected to land at Graf Ignatievo Air Base by the end of the week, according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense. The Spanish on-duty crews, together with their Bulgarian counterparts will perform tasks like interception, visual reconnaissance and escort.

The Bulgarian Air Force will continue to fulfill its national commitments on duty in NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (NATINAMDS). It is also stated that each of the parties will cover the costs of its own forces and resources involved in the strengthening of air security.




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