Bulgaria Near the Bottom in Per Capita Defense Costs as Europe Boosts Military Budgets
Bulgaria spent around 2 billion euros on defense in 2024
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Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania Stress Black Sea’s Role in European Security
The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey: Georg Georgiev, Oana Coișu, and Hakan Fidan - convened a trilateral meeting focused on Black Sea security and support for Ukraine
Bulgaria Seeks 3.2 Billion Euros from EU SAFE Fund to Modernize Armed Forces
Bulgaria has formally submitted a request to the European Commission for EUR 3.2 billion in funding under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) mechanism
Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus to Boost Defense with Drones under European Program
Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus are planning to strengthen their defense capabilities with the addition of drones, as part of a joint initiative under a European security program
Ex-Defense Minister: 'If Ukraine Falls, Bulgaria Is Next'
Former Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev has warned that if Ukraine were to collapse, Bulgaria could be next in line
Bulgaria to Host NATO Divisional HQ as Ministry of Innovation Moves to Sofia Tech Park
Military Minister Atanas Zapryanov highlighted that the relocation will save the state approximately 300 million leva
Sudan Warns EU: Stop Supplying UAE as Bulgarian Arms Fuel This Deadly Conflict
Sudan has called on the European Union to suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, warning that European-made weapons are reaching the country’s warzones
Bulgaria Sets 2028 Target for F-16 Readiness as MiG-29 Fleet Remains Essential
Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov told the parliamentary defense committee that Bulgaria expects the F-16 Block 70 fighters to become fully operational in 2028
Bulgaria Sets Defence Budget at 2.7 Billion Euros for 2026
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence is set to receive a budget of EUR 2.708 billion for 2026
Bulgaria Launches Sea Trials for First Modular Patrol Vessel of the Navy
Sea trials have begun for Bulgaria’s first multipurpose modular patrol vessel for the Navy, marking another step in the modernization of the country’s maritime defense capabilities
At Sofia Forum, Experts and NATO Agree: Europe’s Peace Depends on Aid to Ukraine amid Persistent Russian Danger
Support for Ukraine must remain unwavering, participants in the “Defence and Democracy Dialogue: Fortifying Freedom” conference in Sofia emphasized
Bulgaria Allocates Over 58 Million Euros to Keep MiG-29 and Su-25 Jets Operational in 2026
Bulgaria has allocated over 114 million leva (58 million euros) for the continued operation of its MiG-29 and Su-25 fighter aircraft in 2026
Bulgaria Retires the Makarov Pistol as Army Adopts Springfield Echelon 4.5
The Bulgarian army has begun the process of retiring the long-serving Soviet Makarov pistol, which has been in service since 1951
Rheinmetall CEO: Securing NATO’s Eastern Flank Key as Bulgaria Hosts New Defense Plants
Armin Papperger, CEO of the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, stressed the critical importance of securing NATO’s eastern flank
One in Three Bulgarians Ready to Risk Their Lives for Democracy, Survey Shows
A majority of Bulgarians continue to see democracy as the best system of governance
Bulgaria to Join Multinational Purchase of French CAESAR Howitzers
Bulgaria will join a multinational purchase of French CAESAR self-propelled howitzers together with Croatia, Estonia, Portugal and Slovenia
Bulgaria: Karlovo Council Approves Gunpowder Factory Amid Protests and Tension
The Karlovo Municipal Council has approved the start of the procedure to change the status of land in the village of Karnare for the construction of a gunpowder factory, following a vote of 17 in favor, 10 against, and 5 abstentions
Bulgaria's Borissov Announces Second Ammunition Plant Following Rheinmetall Deal
GERB leader Boyko Borissov announced plans to build a second plant in Bulgaria, focused on medium-caliber ammunition
It’s Official: Bulgaria Signs Landmark Deal with Rheinmetall for New Ammunition Plant
Bulgaria and the German defense giant Rheinmetall have officially launched their joint project to build a state-of-the-art facility for gunpowder and 155-millimeter ammunition production
Bulgaria Partners with Rheinmetall to Build High-Tech Arms Plant and Create 1,000 Jobs
Bulgaria and the German defense giant Rheinmetall have finalized a strategic agreement for the construction of a modern plant that will produce gunpowder and 155-mm NATO-standard artillery shells on Bulgarian territory
Two More F-16 Block 70 Jets Arrive in Bulgaria, Bringing Total to Six
Two new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets for the Bulgarian Air Force landed today at the Third Air Base, the Ministry of Defense announced
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