Admiral Eftimov: Bulgaria’s Goal Is to Unlock the Full Potential of the F-16
Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov stated that Bulgaria’s objective is to unlock the full potential of the American-made F-16 fighter jets
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The government has proposed to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria to issue a decree appointing Vice Admiral Emil Eftimov as temporary chief of defence until a permanent chief is appointed, but for a period no longer than one year, reported the government’s press centre.
At present, Vice Admiral Eftimov is deputy chief of defence.
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