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Bulgaria’s Military Intelligence: Russian Agents are trying to Destabilize the Balkans

In a regional aspect, Moscow's indirect attempts to create a second zone of instability in the Western Balkans, taking advantage of the existing problems and contradictions in the region, played a destructive role

Politics » Defense | July 11, 2023, Tuesday // 08:03 | Viewed: 5066

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense does not think that the War in Ukraine can be Transferred to NATO Territories

The Ministries of Defense does not believe that the war in Ukraine can be transferred to NATO territories

Politics » Defense | July 10, 2023, Monday // 17:52 | Viewed: 3371

Bulgaria’s National Security Agency: Military Actions in Ukraine may also Spread into other Countries

Military actions in Ukraine have the potential to spread beyond Ukrainian territory and the option of using weapons of mass destruction cannot be completely ruled out

Politics » Defense | July 10, 2023, Monday // 14:00 | Viewed: 3358

NATO expects Bulgaria to spend 1.885 Billion Dollars on Defense in 2023

NATO expects Bulgaria to spend 1.885 billion dollars, or 3.413 billion leva, for defense this year, according to the published data on the expenses of the member countries of the alliance for the period 2014-2023

Politics » Defense | July 7, 2023, Friday // 17:50 | Viewed: 3059

Zelensky gave a List of Weapons and Ammunition according to the Bulgarian Minister of Defense

Volodymyr Zelensky handed over a list of armaments and ammunition needed by the Ukrainian army during his visit to Bulgaria yesterday

Politics » Defense | July 7, 2023, Friday // 09:24 | Viewed: 3398

Bulgaria’s Parliament decided to Speed Up the Process of Renewing the Wartime Stocks of the Ministry of Defense

With 163 votes "in favor", the National Assembly decided to instruct the government to speed up the process of renewing the Ministry of Defence's wartime stocks of weapons, ammunition, explosives and pyrotechnics

Politics » Defense | July 6, 2023, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2790

Bulgarian Defense Minister: The Leak about Zelensky's Visit might lead to its Cancellation

The very leakage of information about a possible visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to our country is a prerequisite, if there was such a visit, for it to be canceled

Politics » Defense | July 5, 2023, Wednesday // 17:38 | Viewed: 4372

Defense Minister: Bulgaria will start Sending Military Aid to Ukraine soon

He could not say when the first deliveries would be on Ukrainian territory, but indicated that Kyiv would receive the most necessary at that time

Politics » Defense | June 30, 2023, Friday // 13:12 | Viewed: 3352

Stoltenberg thanked Bulgaria for providing Military Aid to Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov stated that next year Bulgaria will achieve its goal of 2 percent of GDP for defense

Politics » Defense | June 30, 2023, Friday // 08:42 | Viewed: 2928

Bulgaria: 275 Illegal Migrants were Stopped during a Special Operation along the Border with Turkey

275 illegal migrants were stopped today at the Bulgarian-Turkish border during a large-scale/specialized police operation

Politics » Defense | June 29, 2023, Thursday // 16:59 | Viewed: 3900

Bulgaria will not Participate in the EU Initiative for 155mm Shells for Ukraine...Yet - But will Send Combat Medics

At this stage, Bulgaria will not take part in the EU's initiative for the immediate transfer of 155 mm caliber ammunition, as it does not have such guns

Politics » Defense | June 29, 2023, Thursday // 14:30 | Viewed: 3511

Bulgarian Aid to Ukraine will not include Heavy Equipment and Aviation

Minister Tagarev presented the ministry's priorities - building a combat-ready army and starting next year, defense spending should be at least 2 percent of the gross domestic product

Politics » Defense | June 28, 2023, Wednesday // 10:55 | Viewed: 2538

Bulgaria is sending New Military Aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

With the decisions of June 23, the Council of Ministers adopted a new package of military aid and military-technical assistance for Ukraine in implementation of the decision of the National Assembly of December 9, 2022

Politics » Defense | June 27, 2023, Tuesday // 08:35 | Viewed: 3470

Bulgaria: The Defense Minister and the US Ambassador discussed Cooperation in the field of Defense

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev and US Ambassador H.E. Kenneth Merten discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of defense, reports the Ministry of Defense

Politics » Defense | June 26, 2023, Monday // 17:58 | Viewed: 3795

The Minister of Economy hinted that the Explosion in the Bulgarian Ammunition Warehouse was Intentional

Businesses are running, people are safe. We have taken absolutely all measures, on the part of the state, the local authorities, the management of the specific enterprises, so that we can be sure that people are safe and the Bulgarian industry will not be

Politics » Defense | June 26, 2023, Monday // 12:36 | Viewed: 4489

The Engines of Bulgarian MiG-29 Fighters will be Repaired in Ukraine

90% of the repair of 6 MiG-29 engines of the Bulgarian Air Force will be carried out at the Lutsk Repair Plant "Motor" in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | June 23, 2023, Friday // 19:56 | Viewed: 4703

Bulgaria will No Longer Stop Ammunition that it Produced to go to Ukraine

Bulgaria will no longer set conditions for ammunition produced on its territory, intended for other countries, not to go to Ukraine

Politics » Defense | June 16, 2023, Friday // 19:41 | Viewed: 5170

Defense Minister: Bulgaria will continue to provide Valuable Practical Support to Ukraine as Long as Necessary

"Our government will continue to provide valuable practical support to Ukraine as long as it is needed.

Politics » Defense | June 16, 2023, Friday // 08:30 | Viewed: 5439

Bulgaria has joined NATO's Ammunition Stockpiling Initiative

The news was announced by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană

Politics » Defense | June 16, 2023, Friday // 07:05 | Viewed: 3831

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: The Rearmament of the Ground Forces is my Absolute Priority

According to Tagarev, the review of the Defense Investment Program will not delay the launch of some of the major projects

Politics » Defense | June 12, 2023, Monday // 14:06 | Viewed: 3356

Bulgaria's Parliament approved a New Contract of 7.2 Million Dollars for the F-16s

Bulgaria's Parliament approved a contract to build a warehouse to store classified equipment and weapons for the F-16 aircraft

Politics » Defense | June 9, 2023, Friday // 14:27 | Viewed: 3605
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