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Bulgaria Expresses Interest in Israeli F-16s

Israel will be invited to offer F-16C/D fighters for the Bulgarian tender for a new fighter to replace the Bulgarian Air Force’s MiG-29s, Bulgarian Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov said on 19 March.

Politics » Defense | March 26, 2018, Monday // 11:28 | Viewed: 5569

Man Wanted By Interpol Caught at Sofia Airport

 At 8 o'clock today, a 56-year-old Greek citizen has arrived at the airport in Sofia for a flight to Istanbul for Minsk.

Politics » Defense | March 24, 2018, Saturday // 15:13 | Viewed: 8212

To Deter Russia, US Needs New Low-yield Nukes, says STRATCOM Head

WASHINGTON — During a congressional hearing, the head of U.

Politics » Defense | March 21, 2018, Wednesday // 09:15 | Viewed: 3674

South Korea and the United States will Resume their Military Exercises on April 1

South Korea and the United States will resume joint military exercises on April 1 due to the Winter Olympics in South Korea's Pong Qiang last month, BTA reported on Tuesday, quoting AFP and TASS.

Politics » Defense | March 20, 2018, Tuesday // 16:59 | Viewed: 5248

Europol: 800 People From the Western Balkans are in the Ranks of the "Islamic State"

More than 1000 militants  from EU member states participate in the ranks of the "Islamic state", 800 of them from the Western Balkans, became clear at the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Control Group on the activities of Europol in Sofia.

Politics » Defense | March 19, 2018, Monday // 15:01 | Viewed: 6873

NATO Set To Begin Move To New Brussels Headquarters

NATO will begin moving into its new headquarters in Brussels after several delays caused by technical problems, German news agency dpa reports.

Politics » Defense | March 19, 2018, Monday // 12:04 | Viewed: 5105

About 30,000 People in Europe Are Potentially Part of Terrorist Communities', Rob Wainwright Europol Director

,,About 30,000 people in Europe are potentially part of terrorist communities'', Rob Wainwright Europol director told bTV.

Politics » Defense | March 19, 2018, Monday // 10:18 | Viewed: 6352

The Total Military Budget of NATO Member States is $ 957 billion

NATO members have increased defense spending in general, but European countries are having difficulties meeting a target of 2 percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump.

Politics » Defense | March 15, 2018, Thursday // 17:18 | Viewed: 14239

Defence Budget to Reach 2% of GDP by 2024

The defence budget is set to reach 2% of GDP by 2024, quoted by the Bulgarian National Television.

Politics » Defense | March 15, 2018, Thursday // 10:54 | Viewed: 4871

Russia will Provide Logistics for the Bulgarian MiG-29 until 2022

The Bulgarian Defense Ministry chose the Russian MiG Aircraft Corporation to provide the Air Force with the integrated logistics service for its 15 MiG-29 fighters for the next 48 months, Jane's 360 reports.

Politics » Defense | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 5876

Trump Pushes for New 'Space Force'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the US military to create a new "space force," adding to the Pentagon's current ground, navy and air forces.

Politics » Defense | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:51 | Viewed: 3795

NATO will Conduct Large-scale Exercises near Russia's Borders in October

NATO will conduct large-scale military exercises across Russia's borders in October 2018, which will involve about 45,000 people, said US Marine Corps General Robert Neller, reports RIA Novosti, quoted by Focus.

Politics » Defense | March 8, 2018, Thursday // 10:10 | Viewed: 4012

Erdogan will not Give up on Buying C-400 Systems from Russia

Turkey will not give up buying C-400 missile systems from Russia, despite the fact that it is possible for the United States to impose sanctions, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, quoted by TASS.

Politics » Defense | March 7, 2018, Wednesday // 15:33 | Viewed: 2808

U.S. Embassy in Ankara to Reopen Wednesday after the Security Threat

The U.

Politics » Defense | March 7, 2018, Wednesday // 11:13 | Viewed: 3570

PESCO - the Main Topic of the Meeting of EU Military Ministers

The permanent structured cooperation of the European Union in the field of defense is the main topic of today's meeting of the Council of the European Union "Foreign Affairs".

Politics » Defense | March 6, 2018, Tuesday // 17:11 | Viewed: 4684

Large Military Training in the Black Sea with Bulgarian Participation

About 1,700 soldiers from Romania and several other countries, including Bulgaria, will participate in the largest military training "Spring Storm 18".

Politics » Defense | March 5, 2018, Monday // 12:44 | Viewed: 7995

Turkey has Detained Two Greek Soldiers

Two Greek soldiers were detained by the Turkish army after they crossed the border between the two countries on Thursday morning.

Politics » Defense | March 2, 2018, Friday // 16:37 | Viewed: 5105

The US Government has Approved the Sale of Anti-tank Missiles to Ukraine

The US government has approved the sale of anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, TASS reported, quoted by Focus.

Politics » Defense | March 2, 2018, Friday // 11:46 | Viewed: 3738

Registered Crimes For 2017 are 104 237

The registered crimes for the year 2017 are 104 237.

Politics » Defense | February 27, 2018, Tuesday // 14:06 | Viewed: 5796

The Japanese Defense Minister Welcomed the Deployment of the US F-35A in Misawa

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Ononera welcomed the deployment of US F-35A fighters at the Japanese Air Force Base in Misawa, said local Asahi Shimbun newspaper quoted by Focus News Agency.

Politics » Defense | February 26, 2018, Monday // 14:39 | Viewed: 2916

Bulgaria to Initiate Fighter Jet, Armored Vehicle Procurements this March

Bulgaria‘s Ministry of Defence will submit its proposals to procure new fighter jets and armored vehicles to the Council of Ministers this March, according to Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov.

Politics » Defense | February 23, 2018, Friday // 14:16 | Viewed: 4698
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