Pursuant to Article 7(7) and Article 9(1)(5) of the Research and Innovation Promotion Act, and in implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Scientific Research in the Republic of Bulgaria 2017–2030, adopted by a Resolution of the National Assembly on 7 June 2017, the Council of Ministers, by Decision No. 386 of 7 May 2026, extends the implementation period of the National Scientific Programme “Security and Defence” until 31 December 2026.