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Bulgaria Bolsters Arsenal with 12 Advanced MARS 3 Rocket Launchers from German-Israeli Deal

Bulgaria is set to purchase 12 MARS 3 multiple rocket launcher systems as part of a broader European procurement initiative.

Politics » Defense | March 13, 2026, Friday // 15:13 | Viewed: 2951

Defense Committee Clears Way for Bulgaria to Join Trump’s "Board of Peace"

Bulgaria’s Defense Committee has moved forward with the ratification process for the country’s potential membership in U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace"

Politics » Defense | March 13, 2026, Friday // 09:24 | Viewed: 2807

Bulgaria's Zapryanov and Greece's Dendias Highlight Patriot Missile Support and Joint Defense Projects

Bulgaria and Greece see significant potential to deepen cooperation in defense innovation, according to Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, following talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Sofia

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2653

Bulgaria's Interim Defense Minister: No American Deployment Planned

Bulgaria’s caretaker Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov assured that the United States will not seek to use Bulgarian military bases for operations in Iran, unlike the situation in Romania.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:19 | Viewed: 2452

Bulgaria’s Air Defenses Fully Deployed Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Bulgaria has raised its air defense to combat readiness despite the overall threat level being assessed as low.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:13 | Viewed: 6369

Greek Patriot Shield Active: Bulgaria’s Skies Now Fully Covered

Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced that the Patriot air defense system provided by Greece is already on duty and that Bulgaria currently has full air defense coverage

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:00 | Viewed: 3616

Bulgaria and Greece Hold Joint F-16 Training Flights in Bulgarian Airspace

Joint training flights involving the Bulgarian and Greek Air Forces will take place in the airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Ministry of Defense announced.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 09:28 | Viewed: 2138

Bulgaria Cancels MiG-29 Engine Repair Tender

A public procurement procedure aimed at repairing up to ten engines for Bulgaria’s MiG-29 fighter jets has been cancelled after no companies submitted applications to participate

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 16:05 | Viewed: 3737

Two Ukrainians Detained in Bulgaria Accused of Espionage

Two Ukrainian nationals have been accused of espionage in Bulgaria after being detained earlier this year near a military facility, the Sofia City Court was informed during a hearing on the amendment of their detention measures.

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 11:24 | Viewed: 3839

Bulgarian Military Explained the F-16 Training Flights Seen Over Sofia

Training flights involving Bulgaria’s F-16 fighter jets were carried out over Sofia yesterday, with several of the aircraft seen flying above the capital.

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 09:29 | Viewed: 2748

Expert Warns: Bulgaria’s Airports Lack Anti-Drone Systems, Raising Risk of Accidents

Engineer Stoyko Topalov, president of the International Association for Combating Drones, has warned that Bulgaria currently lacks anti-drone systems at its airports

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 08:26 | Viewed: 1735

Only 18 of Bulgaria’s 247 Bomb Shelters Ready for Immediate Use Amid Rising Tensions

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, authorities have taken a closer look at Bulgaria’s bomb shelters, focusing on their availability and condition

Politics » Defense | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2315

Bulgarian F-16s Fly Over Sofia - Not Related to Iran (VIDEO)

Bulgarian F-16s carried out training flights over Sofia on Tuesday, March 10, as part of a planned exercise organized by the Ministry of Defense.

Politics » Defense | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 11:05 | Viewed: 3008

Bulgaria Strikes 620 Million Deal for Advanced U.S. Missile Systems

Bulgaria is set to purchase a coastal defense missile system from the United States valued at approximately USD 620 million, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Politics » Defense | March 9, 2026, Monday // 09:17 | Viewed: 3721

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Clarifies: U.S. Planes in Sofia Not Heading to Persian Gulf

Bulgaria is not being used as a logistical base for U.S. operations in Iran, clarified Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in an interview with bTV. He emphasized that Bulgarian territory is not considered a target by Iranian authorities.

Politics » Defense | March 9, 2026, Monday // 09:09 | Viewed: 3207

Iranian Ambassador: Bulgaria Is Not a Legitimate Target for Iran!

Iran does not view Bulgaria as a potential target and has no hostile intentions toward the country, according to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sofia, H.E. Ali Reza Irvash

Politics » Defense | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 09:00 | Viewed: 4410

Greece: Joint Actions with Bulgaria Aim to Strengthen Regional Security

Greece has announced that it will assist Bulgaria with air defense capabilities in response to the escalating tensions related to Iran. The decision was confirmed by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who said the move follows a formal request from Sof

Politics » Defense | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 08:42 | Viewed: 3542

Shin Bet Conducts Joint Security Exercises with Bulgaria to Protect Israeli Interests

The Shin Bet and the Israeli Foreign Ministry have announced a series of measures aimed at bolstering Israel’s security worldwide, in the context of the ongoing joint US-Israeli operations against Iran

Politics » Defense | March 6, 2026, Friday // 17:30 | Viewed: 3842

Bulgaria and Turkey Pledge Closer Military Coordination Amid Middle East Tensions

Bulgaria and Turkey discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East during a phone call between Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler on March 4, the Ministry of Defense of Bulgaria reported to

Politics » Defense | March 6, 2026, Friday // 16:40 | Viewed: 3199

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Explained the Presence of US Aircraft at Sofia Airport: "Logistics and Training"

Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight that the military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport are logistical in nature and are not capable of conducting strike operations.

Politics » Defense | March 6, 2026, Friday // 14:51 | Viewed: 3301

Greece Steps In: Patriot Missiles and F-16 Jets to Shield Bulgaria’s Skies

Greece will provide air defense support to Bulgaria by deploying a Patriot missile system and F-16 fighter jets as part of coordinated measures between the two NATO allies.

Politics » Defense | March 6, 2026, Friday // 14:20 | Viewed: 13521
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