Bulgaria has missed several opportunities over the years to establish a stable and effective air defense system, according to Ivan Anchev, a former deputy interior minister, diplomat and national security expert. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Anchev said the recent downing of a foreign drone near Kardam highlighted long-standing weaknesses in the country's defense capabilities.

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Bulgaria has missed several opportunities over the years to establish a stable and effective air defense system, according to Ivan Anchev, a former deputy interior minister,…