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Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: The Defense of the Black Sea is a Strategic Priority for NATO

The defense of the Black Sea is a strategic priority for NATO, and the importance and responsibilities of the Bulgarian Navy are growing every day

Politics » Defense | August 13, 2023, Sunday // 11:31 | Viewed: 4269

Oil Tankers intended for Bulgaria are a Legitimate Military Target for the Ukrainian Army

Black Sea tankers traveling with crude oil for "Lukoil" from Novorossiysk to the "Rosenets" terminal near the Bulgarian city of Burgas are a legitimate military target of the Ukrainian army

Politics » Defense | August 11, 2023, Friday // 13:40 | Viewed: 3994

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense signed a Contract for the Repair of 6 Engines for the MiG-29s

In order to ensure the airworthiness of the MiG-29 aircraft until achieving operational capabilities for combat duty with the new F-16 Block 70 combat platform

Politics » Defense | August 11, 2023, Friday // 13:17 | Viewed: 3952

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: Due to the Powerful pro-Russian Propaganda there are No Applicants for the Army

The number of those wishing to join the Bulgarian army has decreased sharply because of the "powerful disinformation campaign and propaganda that is in pro-Russian and anti-Bulgarian interest"

Politics » Defense | August 9, 2023, Wednesday // 13:18 | Viewed: 5592

The Head of Ukrainian Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov visited Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced that the head of the Main Directorate "Intelligence" of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (GUR MO) Kyrylo Budanov and a delegation led by him were on an official visit to Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | August 8, 2023, Tuesday // 14:25 | Viewed: 3182

In the past 2 months: Authorities foiled nearly 47,000 Attempts to enter Bulgaria Illegally

The intensified work to combat the illegal trafficking of migrants has achieved results in the past two months, reports the Ministry of the Interior

Politics » Defense | August 8, 2023, Tuesday // 09:53 | Viewed: 3170

Bulgaria hosts the joint Bulgarian-American exercise "Thracian Summer - 2023”

Bulgaria is hosting the joint Bulgarian-American training exercise "Thracian Summer - 2023", which will take place from August 5 to 20 in the areas of the Bezmer Air Base and Cheshnegirovo Airport

Politics » Defense | August 5, 2023, Saturday // 07:55 | Viewed: 4114

The Bulgarian Government approved a Draft Agreement on the APCs for Ukraine

The Bulgarian Government approved a draft Agreement between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the free provision of armored transport equipment.

Politics » Defense | August 4, 2023, Friday // 13:30 | Viewed: 3706

Indirectly Arming Ukraine: How in 2022 Bulgaria agreed to Export Weapons for over 8.5 Billion

The war in Ukraine has left a serious mark on the Bulgarian military industry

Politics » Defense | August 4, 2023, Friday // 13:22 | Viewed: 4710

The US Plans to Deepen its Cooperation with Bulgaria and 4 other Black Sea Countries

The US plans to deepen its cooperation with Bulgaria, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and Romania

Politics » Defense | August 3, 2023, Thursday // 18:32 | Viewed: 4569

Unconfirmed: Bulgaria, the US and South Korea will Supply 155 mm Ammunition to Ukraine

The United States, together with Bulgaria and South Korea, will supply Ukraine with 155 mm ammunition, the Financial Times reported

Politics » Defense | August 1, 2023, Tuesday // 17:30 | Viewed: 5313

Bulgaria’s President: Urgent Measures are Needed to Recruit Qualified Military Personnel

The head of state spoke to the graduates of the Military Academy

Politics » Defense | July 31, 2023, Monday // 12:36 | Viewed: 3496

Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry: Russia sent a Notice of a Temporary Warning Zone in the Black Sea due to Exercises

Russia has sent a public notification to designate a temporary warning zone in the Black Sea due to military exercises

Politics » Defense | July 27, 2023, Thursday // 14:26 | Viewed: 5806

Deputy Defense Minister: There is No Military Threat to Bulgaria

The statement of the Russian MP Pyotr Tolstoy is impudent, inadmissible, unacceptable and does not correspond to international law and normal relations between countries

Politics » Defense | July 25, 2023, Tuesday // 10:37 | Viewed: 4203

Bulgaria: The Defense Committee approved the provision of Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine

With 10 votes "for" and 5 "against", the Defense Committee decided to provide Ukraine with 100 armored personnel carriers

Politics » Defense | July 19, 2023, Wednesday // 18:26 | Viewed: 3695

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: We have Issues with the Maintenance of the MiG-29s

We will rely on the MiG-29s until such time as air control duty can be taken over by the F-16s.

Politics » Defense | July 19, 2023, Wednesday // 15:52 | Viewed: 3798

Bulgarian Authorities Detained a Man for Threatening to Kill the Minister of Defense on Social Media

The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office has charged a 39-year-old man with threatening to kill an acting minister

Politics » Defense | July 18, 2023, Tuesday // 13:15 | Viewed: 2929

Bulgarian Arms Exports in 2022 Increased by 200%

According to data from 2022, the export of specialized weapons production increased by 200%. This is about 1.6 - 1.7 billion euros or about 220% growth compared to 2020

Politics » Defense | July 17, 2023, Monday // 10:24 | Viewed: 3733

US Intermediary Paid 402 Million Dollars for the production of 155-mm Shells for Ukraine in Bulgaria

For months, Bulgaria's pro-Russian president fought to keep his country out of EU efforts to produce 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine

Politics » Defense | July 15, 2023, Saturday // 15:33 | Viewed: 5202

Russian Hackers Blocked the Website of the Bulgarian Parliament because of the APCs for Ukraine

Hackers from the Russian group NoName057(16) announced that they blocked access to the website of the Bulgarian Parliament, as well as to the port of Varna

Politics » Defense | July 15, 2023, Saturday // 08:37 | Viewed: 4941

Bulgaria to give Ukraine 100 Armored Personnel Carriers

This is what Ivaylo Mirchev, MP from "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" told bTV

Politics » Defense | July 13, 2023, Thursday // 09:47 | Viewed: 7354
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