Bulgaria's Defense Minister Calls for Increased Military Spending and Modernization
Bulgaria is actively defending its national interests within NATO, according to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov
Alliance forces have started air combat exercises MACE XVI in Slovakia with 14 member states participating, the country's Defense Minister says.
As many as 660 personnel is expected to attend, and two non-NATO countries of the Partnership for Peace
program have also joined, Martina Belkovska was quoted by the Global Post as saying.
The aim is to train methods of overcoming anti-air defences by the use of tactical aircraft in conditions of radio-electronic interference and to practice air combat in fighters.
The full list of vehicles includes Slovakia's MiG-29 fighters, F-16 jets from Belgium, Denmark and Norway, Norwegian DA-20 Falcons, Germany's Learjet 40s, French Rafales, Swedish Gripens, American EA 18Gs, Danish C 130Js and Spanish Typhoons.
Russia and the volatile situation in the Western Balkans are identified as the primary threats to Bulgaria’s national security in the 2024
Bulgaria is actively defending its national interests within NATO, according to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov
In 2024, Bulgaria allocated $2.208 billion (3.964 billion leva) for defense, which represents 2.04% of its GDP
Boyko Borissov, former Prime Minister and current leader of the ruling GERB party, emphasized Bulgaria’s long-standing experience and skilled workforce in the defense sector
This year, Bulgaria is set to receive its first batch of 33 Stryker combat vehicles for the Land Forces
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