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Alliance ambassadors convened late Wednesday upon request by Turkey after a terrorist group took tens of Turkish citizens hostage in Iraq.
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US Sends Two B-2 Stealth Bombers to Europe
The Air Force on Sunday announced it was deploying two more nuclear-capable bombers to Europe on top of the three aircraft sent over last week.
Bulgaria Sees Off Last Military Contingent to Afghanistan
Bulgaria will send its 27th and last military contingent to Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), on June 10.
France to Carry Out Mistral Warships Contract with Russia
Two Mistral assault ships are to be sold to Russia, France's Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced.
Bulgaria's BSP, GERB Fail to Agree on New Fighters Issue
Politicians from ruling Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and opposition GERB MPs led a day-long discussion over whether Bulgaria should acquire new fighter jets.
Bulgaria Asks for Increased NATO Military Presence
Bulgaria's government asked NATO for more active use of the Bulgarian-US military bases in the country and increased number of NATO troops, said Defense Minister Angel Naidenov.
The US Deployed 3 B-52 Bombers in Europe
The US have temporarily deployed to Europe three strategic B-52 bombers, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, reports the Russian wire service ITAR-TASS.
Bulgarian President Reiterates Defense Commitments in Warsaw
Bulgaria must confirm its commitment towards NATO for increasing defense spending to 2% of its GDP, said President Rosen Plevneliev.
Russia Claims the French Frigate Surcouf is Spying on Crimea
The French frigate Surcouf conducts electronic reconnaissance of military facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, claims a Russian military source.
US Ready to Invest USD 1 B in European Security
The US is planning a USD 1 B security fund to strengthen its military presence in Europe, the country's President Barack Obama said in Poland.
NATO Defense Ministers to Discuss Russia in Brussels Meeting
Defense Ministers from NATO countries are to meet in Brussels to work on a response to Russia's actions regarding the Ukraine crisis.
French Frigate Surcouf Entered the Black Sea
The French navy frigate Surcouf entered the Black Sea on May 28, reports the Russian wire service ITAR-TASS.
Bulgaria's Government to Decide on New Fighter Planes in June
Bulgaria's Government will decide on the future of the project for buying new fighter planes for the air forces in June, said Defense Minister Angel Naydenov.
US Cruiser Vella Gulf to Enter Black Sea This Week
Pentagon officials have announced the USS Vella Gulf, a US warship, will reach the Black Sea later this week as part of maneuvers showing support for Ukraine.
Putin Orders Russian Troops to Withdraw from Ukraine's Border
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that 40 000 soldiers pull back from the border with Ukraine, the country's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported.
Russia to Conduct Legal Surveillance Flight over Bulgaria
Russian inspectors are to conduct an unarmed surveillance flight over Bulgaria this week, under the Treaty in Open Skies, a Russian official reported Monday.
Rasmussen: Russia Will Increase Pressure on Moldova, Georgia
Russia's military actions in Ukraine have changed the security situation in Europe dramatically, according to Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Polish PM Tusk Wants Increased NATO Presence in Eastern Europe
NATO needs to have a larger presence in eastern Europe in light of the crisis in Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, quoted by The New York Times.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet to Have 30 New Ships by 2020
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is to receive 30 new warships under a naval construction program by 2020, according to Admiral Viktor Chirkov, Commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy.
US Donates 2 Drones to Bulgaria
The United States government has donated two unmanned aerial vehicles "RQ-11 Raven" to the Bulgarian Army.
'No More' US Warships in Black Sea - Russian Navy
All US warships that were previously deployed to the Black Sea have now left its basin, the Russian Navy's General Staff has announced.
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