Bulgaria Helicopters Deployed to Rescue Crew of Stranded Turkish Ship
Bulgarian Defense Minister has ordered that the country's Air Force and Navy help rescue the crew of a ship sailing under a Turkish flag which is stranded off Bulgarian waters.
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Russia Threatens to Stop Maintenance of Bulgaria’s MiG-29s
Russia will stop the maintenance of Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29s, if the government in Sofia signs a deal with Poland for the repair of their engines, Sergei Korotkov, Director General of the jets' Russian manufacturer MiG Corp.
Bulgaria DefMin Urges Parliament to Revoke Intelligence Act Changes
Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has called on MPs to backtrack on amendments proposed to the military intelligence act which the Bulgarian President returned for consideration.
Bulgaria’s President Vetoes Controversial Change to Military Intelligence Act
Bulgaria’s President Rosen Plevneliev has vetoed a legislative change that bans civilian officials from heading the country’s military intelligence service.
Bulgaria, U.S. to Hold Joint Exercise at Novo Selo Training Site Oct.20-Dec.15
A joint exercise of Bulgarian and United States ground forces will take place at Novo Selo training site, in southeastern Bulgaria, the Defense Ministry in Sofia said on Friday.
Bulgarian DefMin Hopes Contract on Repair of MiG-29 Jets to be Ratified by End of Month
Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev expressed hope that parliament will ratify the contract with Poland on the repair of Bulgaria's MiG-29 fighter jets in the next one-two weeks
NATO Defence Ministers Agree to Set Up Two More Force Integration Units
At their meeting in Brussels on Thursday, the defence ministers of NATO member countries agreed to set up two Force Integration Units in Hungary and Slovakia.
Bulgaria Needs New Fighter Jets - Air Force Chief
Bulgarian Air Force Commander Brig Gen Rumen Radev on Wednesday called for the urgent acquisition of new multirole aircraft.
NATO Defence Ministers Meeting Over Syria, Afghanistan
The defence ministers of the NATO member countries are meeting in Brussels on Thursday over the situation in Syria and Afghanistan.
Bulgaria's DefMin Authorized to Sign MiG Repair Deal w/ Poland
The Bulgarian government has given Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev a mandate to sign a deal under which the engines of six MiG fighter jets will be overhauled in Poland.
MiG Repair Deal with Poland Closed, Bulgaria DefMin Says
Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev on Tuesday entered into details about the price tag of aircraft engine repair if it is carried out by state-owned facilities in Poland.
Director of Bulgaria's Defence Information Service Reportedly Resigns
The director of Bulgaria's Defence Information Service, Yordan Bakalov, has reportedly submitted his resignation.
Contract on Repair of Bulgaria's MiG-29 Fighter Jets to be Ratified in Few Days
Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev stated in a briefing in parliament on Friday that the contract on the repair of the country's MiG-29 fighter jets by Poland will be ratified in a few days.
US 'Using Bulgaria' to Supply Arms to Ukraine
The United States is delivering arms to Ukraine via Bulgaria, an article on RIA Novosti reads.
Bulgaria Needs New Fighter Jets - Defense Committee Head
The Bulgarian Air Forces urgently need new multirole aircraft and a decision on the maintenance of currently available MiG-29s, the chair of Parliament's Defense Committee has said.
Bulgaria MPs Meeting Outdoors to Discuss Air Force
Parliament's Defense Committee is set to hold a joint meeting with military officials at the Graf Ignatievo military base, Southern Bulgaria, amid calls for urgent measures to address the needs of the country's Air Force.
Civilian Chief of Bulgaria’s Military Intelligence Will Have to Go
Bulgaria’s Parliament on Thursday adopted legislation changes that will force the current civilian head of the military intelligence service, Yordan Bakalov, to step aside once they go into force.
Commander of Bulgarian Air Force Reportedly Resigns
Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force, Major General Rumen Radev, has reportedly submitted his resignation.
Bulgaria Not Renouncing Its Air Force, Fmr Defense Chief Says
The Defense Ministry's proposal to allow other NATO members to conduct air-policing missions jointly with the Bulgarian Air Force is not and act of giving up aviation, the head of Parliament's Defense Committee has said.
Bulgaria Prepares to Allow Joint Air Policing Missions with NATO Allies
Bulgaria will amend its legislation to allow military aircraft of other NATO member states to conduct policing of the country’s air space jointly with the Bulgarian Air Force, the Defence Ministry has announced.
Bulgaria's Govt Adopts Military Overhaul Program
The cabinet approved on Wednesday a draft document to upgrade the Bulgarian Armed Forces' capabilities.
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