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Russia's War Victory Could Lead to Buffer Status for Romania and Bulgaria, Warns Analyst

As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, Bulgarian political analyst Assoc. Iskren Ivanov sheds light on the potential consequences of a Russian victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | February 15, 2024, Thursday // 12:09 | Viewed: 4016

Bulgaria: Uncertainty Surrounds Defense Minister's Future After Rotation

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that he has not yet received an invitation to continue in his post following the government rotation

Politics » Defense | February 5, 2024, Monday // 18:15 | Viewed: 3075

Bulgaria Sends Long-Awaited Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine

Amidst months of political debates and vetoes, Bulgaria has finally dispatched the promised armored personnel carriers (APCs) to Ukraine, marking the culmination of a six-month journey with diplomatic twists and turns

Politics » Defense | February 3, 2024, Saturday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3704

Finnish Fighter Jets Join NATO Defense Mission Over Bulgaria

The Finnish Air Force has announced its participation in NATO's air defense mission over Bulgaria, Romania, and the Black Sea

Politics » Defense | February 2, 2024, Friday // 15:31 | Viewed: 3986

Bulgaria's Hades Unleashes New Kamikaze Drone: Secures Major Ukrainian Order

Bulgarian defense powerhouse Hades Defense Systems has announced the commencement of mass production for its cutting-edge kamikaze drone, the NEM-600

Politics » Defense | February 1, 2024, Thursday // 17:19 | Viewed: 5256

Steadfast Defender - 90,000 Of NATO Deployed Near Russia

NATO is increasing its military presence in the Atlantic and Arctic regions

Politics » Defense | January 31, 2024, Wednesday // 09:05 | Viewed: 3926

Bulgarian Defence Minister Explores Military Collaboration with Ukrainian Ambassador

In a strategic meeting on Monday, Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev engaged in discussions with Ukraine's Ambassador to Sofia, Olesya Ilashchuk

Politics » Defense | January 29, 2024, Monday // 19:30 | Viewed: 2583

Surge in Illegal Migrants: Bulgaria's 2023 Stats Revealed

Bulgarian authorities apprehended 18,554 third-country nationals as illegal migrants in 2023, reflecting a significant 10.7% surge compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Interior Ministry

Politics » Defense | January 28, 2024, Sunday // 13:00 | Viewed: 5196

Negligible Migrant Pressure On The Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Migrant pressure on the Bulgarian-Turkish border remains at negligible levels, according to Interior Ministry Secretary General Zhivko Kotsev

Politics » Defense | January 26, 2024, Friday // 17:35 | Viewed: 3171

Bulgaria Grants Approval for Turkish Military Planes to Enter its Airspace

Bulgaria has given its nod for Turkish fighter jets to access Bulgarian airspace, marking the first such agreement between the two nations

Politics » Defense | January 26, 2024, Friday // 14:41 | Viewed: 4019

Bulgaria Faces Urgent Need for Modern Missile Defense System

Bulgaria is currently exposed to the threat of ballistic missile attacks and is in critical need of upgrading its air defense capabilities

Politics » Defense | January 23, 2024, Tuesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 4119

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey Forge Naval Alliance

The Mine Counter-measures Task Group Black Sea, formed through an agreement among Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey in January, is anticipated to achieve operational readiness by April or May

Politics » Defense | January 22, 2024, Monday // 15:30 | Viewed: 4642

US Recognizes Bulgaria's Vital Role as Ally Amid Regional Security Challenges

The United States considers Bulgaria a crucial ally, recognizing its exceptionally important role in light of the prevailing security conditions in the region

Politics » Defense | January 20, 2024, Saturday // 11:10 | Viewed: 4373

Defense Minister: Talks Underway With US On The Deployment Of Missile Complexes In Bulgaria

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev announced from the parliamentary rostrum today that almost all of the first eight F-16s ordered by the US are already in production

Politics » Defense | January 18, 2024, Thursday // 15:08 | Viewed: 3763

Bulgarian Border Police Thwarted 180,000 Illegal Entry Attempts by Migrants in 2023

Bulgarian border police successfully prevented approximately 180,000 attempts by migrants to enter the country illegally in 2023, according to recent data released by the Interior Ministry on Wednesday

Politics » Defense | January 17, 2024, Wednesday // 17:14 | Viewed: 4239

Most Of The Weapons Bulgaria Produces Go To Ukraine

Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev recently disclosed in an interview with Voice of America that a substantial portion of Bulgaria's defense industry output is channeled towards Ukraine

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2024, Tuesday // 15:17 | Viewed: 4776

Bulgaria Set to Receive 8 Advanced F-16 Fighters in 2025

Bulgaria is gearing up to enhance its defense capabilities with the imminent arrival of eight cutting-edge F-16 fighter jets from the United States in 2025

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2024, Tuesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 4827

Bulgarian Defense Minister Tours Lockheed Martin for F-16 Block 70 Update

Embarking on a visit to the United States, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, accompanied by Defense Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov, directed their attention to the Lockheed Martin plants in Greenville, South Carolina

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2024, Tuesday // 11:30 | Viewed: 3322

From Roads to Combat Aircraft: Bulgaria's Ambitious EUR 6 Billion Plan for NATO and Beyond

Bulgaria's Minister of Defense, Todor Tagarev, has announced a substantial infrastructure development plan valued at EUR 6 billion, aimed at serving both NATO requirements and civilian purposes

Politics » Defense | January 15, 2024, Monday // 11:07 | Viewed: 3935

Hope for Release Emerges as Houthi Spokesman Assures Well-being of 'Galaxy Leader' Bulgarian Sailors

In a recent update on the situation surrounding the detained vessel "Galaxy Leader," Nasreddin Amer, the spokesman for the Houthi movement "Ansar Allah," conveyed positive news regarding the well-being of the two Bulgarian sailors aboard

Politics » Defense | January 15, 2024, Monday // 10:09 | Viewed: 3638

Bulgaria Clarifies: No Military Involvement in Red Sea Operations

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that Bulgaria will not deploy military forces or allocate funds to the Red Sea region to safeguard shipping, refuting earlier statements by Defense Minister Todor Tagarev

Politics » Defense | January 12, 2024, Friday // 12:39 | Viewed: 3926
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