Will Bulgaria Have a Stable Government After Yet Another Election in June? Our Readers Have Spoken
On our Facebook page, readers were asked about Bulgaria's stability after the June elections
Novinite Insider | April 19, 2024, Friday // 17:30
NATO's Swift Response Training to Feature Night Airborne Landings in Bulgaria
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
U.S. and Polish paratroopers drop in to the Hohenberg Drop Zone on the Army's Hohenfels Training Area during a training event in October 2011. Photo: www.army.mil
The largest military training of NATO in Europe since the end of the Cold War – Swift Response 2015 will feature night airborne landings in Bulgaria.
An airborne landing with parachute drops and descent of equipment will take place after 21 o'clock on Monday in the areas around the airports of Tenevo and Balchik and Novo Selo Training Area.
The simultaneous multinational airborne training Swift Response is being held on Bulgarian territory between August 20 and September 13, the defence ministry's press service informs.
Up to 400 servicemen from the land forces of Bulgaria, Italy and the US as well as the air forces of Bulgaria and the US will participate in the airborne landings.
Up to 12 units of transport and specialised equipment, up to twelve C-130 aircraft and up to 12 HH-60 and UH-60 helicopters will be used in the airborne landing.
Night flights at altitudes ranging from 450 to 1000 metres will also be conducted south of the town of Yambol, in the vicinity of the villages of Tenevo and Karavelovo.
It is possible that the noise from the aircraft will disrupt the residents of the nearby inhabited places.
The airborne landing will contribute to reaching operational compatibility between the participating armed forces.
More than 4800 troops from eleven member countries of NATO will participate in Swift Response, which is taking place in Bulgaria, Romania, Germany and Italy between August 17 and September 13.
The culmination of the training is expected to be on Wednesday, when simultaneous airborne joint forced entries into Novo Selo Training Area and Germany's Hohenfels Training Area are scheduled to take place.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Related Articles:
Bulgaria Takes Action Against Whooping Cough Outbreak: Minister Kondeva Announces Measures
In response to the recent deaths of two newborns due to whooping cough, the Ministry of Health in Bulgaria has implemented measures to curb the spread of the disease
Bulgaria's Domestic Violence Statistics: 80% Male Perpetrators, 20% Female
In Bulgaria, a stark reality persists regarding domestic violence, as highlighted by Assoc. Dr. Aleksey Pamporov from the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Crime | April 19, 2024, Friday // 16:02
Taxi Drivers in Bulgaria Demand Significant Fare Increase
Amidst growing discontent among taxi operators across Bulgaria, drivers in major cities like Burgas, Varna, and now Plovdiv are demanding a substantial hike in fares to cope with rising operational costs
Society | April 19, 2024, Friday // 15:30
10-15% Higher Prices: Bulgarians and Foreigners Brace for Increased Travel Costs as Holiday Season Approaches
As the May holidays mark the onset of sea tourism, Bulgarians and foreigners preparing for their annual getaways are facing a stark reality: trips this year will come with a heftier price tag
Tragic Loss: Two Infants Succumb to Whooping Cough in Bulgaria
Two infants from Kyustendil have tragically lost their lives after contracting whooping cough
Bulgarian National Assembly Unanimously Approves 30% Salary Increase for the Military
The Bulgarian National Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a 30% salary increase for military personnel
NATO Plans New Military Base in Bulgaria with 5,000 Troops
Tensions in the Black Sea region have escalated, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO announces plans to bolster its military presence, with a new base set to be established in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Armoured Personnel Carriers En Route to Aid Ukraine
In a significant move towards bolstering security in the Black Sea region, the Turkish Parliament has ratified a memorandum paving the way for the establishment of a Mine Countermeasures Naval Group
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Reassures Allies in Black Sea Region
Amidst escalating tensions in the Black Sea region, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a message of solidarity to allies, emphasizing the unwavering support of the United States
Bulgaria: No Immediate Threat to National Security after the Attacks on Israel
Following Iran's drone attack on Israel, Bulgaria's government has reassured its citizens that there is currently no immediate threat to national security
Bulgarian Defense Ministry Pushes for Increase in Military Spending to 2.5% of GDP
Amidst discussions in the Bulgarian parliament, Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov has announced plans for a significant boost in military spending, aiming for it to reach 2.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP)
