SHABLA 19 is a Bulgarian national exercise taking place from June 4-14, 2019 in Shabla, Bulgaria. Hosted by Bulgarian Armed Forces, SHABLA 19 includes the participation of the Bulgarian Air Force, Navy, and Land Forces, and the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, U.S. Army Europe. This bilateral, Joint Air Defense Live Fire Exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability to protect national air sovereignty against attacks and air reconnaissance. Highlights of SHABLA 19 includes a series of live fires featuring several different types of missiles and missile firing systems.
SHABLA, Bulgaria – Training with allies is always an important step in ensuring any challenge on the battlefield can be met. In order to prepare for such a challenge, the United States Army 10th Air and Missile Defense Command, the Armed Forces of Bulgaria and the Armed Forces of Serbia are taking part in Operation SHABLA 19, a bilateral Joint Air Defense Live Fire exercise hosted by Bulgarian Armed Forces from June 10-14, 2019 in Shabla,...