Bulgaria Set to Receive 8 Advanced F-16 Fighters in 2025
Bulgaria is gearing up to enhance its defense capabilities with the imminent arrival of eight cutting-edge F-16 fighter jets from the United States in 2025
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Bulgarian Defense Minister Tours Lockheed Martin for F-16 Block 70 Update
Embarking on a visit to the United States, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, accompanied by Defense Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov, directed their attention to the Lockheed Martin plants in Greenville, South Carolina
From Roads to Combat Aircraft: Bulgaria's Ambitious EUR 6 Billion Plan for NATO and Beyond
Bulgaria's Minister of Defense, Todor Tagarev, has announced a substantial infrastructure development plan valued at EUR 6 billion, aimed at serving both NATO requirements and civilian purposes
Hope for Release Emerges as Houthi Spokesman Assures Well-being of 'Galaxy Leader' Bulgarian Sailors
In a recent update on the situation surrounding the detained vessel "Galaxy Leader," Nasreddin Amer, the spokesman for the Houthi movement "Ansar Allah," conveyed positive news regarding the well-being of the two Bulgarian sailors aboard
Bulgaria Clarifies: No Military Involvement in Red Sea Operations
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that Bulgaria will not deploy military forces or allocate funds to the Red Sea region to safeguard shipping, refuting earlier statements by Defense Minister Todor Tagarev
US and Bulgaria Discussed Defense Upgrades and Ongoing Assistance to Ukraine
Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, leading a Bulgarian delegation, recently visited Washington where discussions centered on critical military cooperation and defense strategies
Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania Join Forces to Clear Black Sea Mines in Historic Agreement
Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania have forged a significant alliance in Istanbul by signing a joint agreement to address the lingering issue of mines in the Black Sea resulting from the war in Ukraine
Bulgaria Advances Military Arsenal: Already Producing NATO-Standard Projectiles
Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that Bulgaria has taken substantial steps to reinforce its military capabilities, confirming that certain companies in the country are presently engaged in the production of 155mm projectiles adhering to NATO standa
Joint Effort: Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey Forge Black Sea Demining Alliance
Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov is set to depart for Turkey today, authorized by a Council of Ministers decision to sign a Memorandum between Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey
Bulgaria Denies Red Sea Warship Deployment Amidst Kidnapped Sailors' Crisis
Bulgaria's Defence Minister, Todor Tagarev, dismissed speculations about dispatching a warship to the Red Sea, asserting that Parliament's approval is imperative for any military mission
Bulgaria Firm on Refugee Conditions Amid Schengen Talks
Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov has underscored Bulgaria's stance, refusing additional conditions concerning refugees from Syria and Afghanistan in relation to European regulations and the nation's forthcoming Schengen air and sea accession
Bulgarian Authorities Detain Over 18,000 Migrants in 2023: A Year of Challenges and Crackdowns
In the period from January to November 2023, Bulgaria saw a significant surge in migrant detentions, with a total of 18,008 third-country citizens apprehended by the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Bulgaria-Turkey Border to Become World's Busiest by 2025
Yavor Serafimov, Director of the General Directorate Combating Organised Crime, revealed a substantial drop in human trafficking across the country's borders, marking a 50% decrease since mid-year
Defence Minister Tagarev: Bulgaria Examines Role in Red Sea Security
Bulgaria is deliberating the potential engagement in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden operation, as announced by Defence Minister Todor Tagarev during a recent media briefing
President Rumen Radev's Visit to Kosovo: Reinforcing Bulgaria's Commitment to NATO Mission
President Rumen Radev's poignant visit to NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) showcased Bulgaria's steadfast commitment to global peace and security
Bulgaria Considers New International Operations Amid Global Climate
Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that Bulgaria is contemplating involvement in fresh overseas operations given the current global situation
Defence Minister Highlights Bulgaria's Growing Defence Industry Relevance
At the 19th National Innovation Forum, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev emphasized the significant transformation in Bulgaria's defense industry
Bulgaria Anticipates Arrival of First Batch of F-16s by Early 2025
Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Todor Tagarev, disclosed to BNT that the initial set of F-16 aircraft is expected to touch down from the United States during the first quarter of 2025
Bulgaria Joins Black Sea Nations in Mine Clearance Pact Amid War In Ukraine
Turkey's Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, announced plans for Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey to ink an agreement next month aimed at clearing mines lingering in the Black Sea, a fallout from the war in Ukraine
Indian Navy Tracks Hijacked Bulgarian Ship 'Ruen' in Arabian Sea, Somali Pirates Suspected
The Indian Navy has reported tracking the Bulgarian cargo ship "Ruen", flying the Maltese flag, after it was hijacked in the Arabian Sea
Ground Forces Modernization: Bulgaria Pays First Instalment for Stryker Vehicles
Bulgaria has taken a decisive step in the modernization of its ground forces by making the initial payment for the procurement of Stryker armored vehicles, according to Defense Minister Todor Tagarev
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