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Bulgaria Anticipates Arrival of First Batch of F-16s by Early 2025

Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Todor Tagarev, disclosed to BNT that the initial set of F-16 aircraft is expected to touch down from the United States during the first quarter of 2025

Politics » Defense | December 18, 2023, Monday // 13:10 | Viewed: 3225

Bulgaria Joins Black Sea Nations in Mine Clearance Pact Amid War In Ukraine

Turkey's Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, announced plans for Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey to ink an agreement next month aimed at clearing mines lingering in the Black Sea, a fallout from the war in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | December 18, 2023, Monday // 09:36 | Viewed: 3794

Indian Navy Tracks Hijacked Bulgarian Ship 'Ruen' in Arabian Sea, Somali Pirates Suspected

The Indian Navy has reported tracking the Bulgarian cargo ship "Ruen", flying the Maltese flag, after it was hijacked in the Arabian Sea

Politics » Defense | December 17, 2023, Sunday // 11:30 | Viewed: 3836

Ground Forces Modernization: Bulgaria Pays First Instalment for Stryker Vehicles

Bulgaria has taken a decisive step in the modernization of its ground forces by making the initial payment for the procurement of Stryker armored vehicles, according to Defense Minister Todor Tagarev

Politics » Defense | December 16, 2023, Saturday // 13:23 | Viewed: 4343

Bulgarian Council of Ministers Approves BGN 51 Million in Extra Defence Funds

The Council of Ministers, in its recent session, sanctioned supplementary spending on the 2023 Ministry of Defence budget, as reported by the Government Information Centre

Politics » Defense | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 07:32 | Viewed: 3429

Bulgaria's Defense Committee Greenlights Transfer of Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

Bulgaria to provide old anti-aircraft missile complexes and anti-aircraft missiles of different types to Ukraine, to be used to strengthen its counter-air defense

Politics » Defense | December 7, 2023, Thursday // 17:23 | Viewed: 4756

Bulgaria Greenlights Initial Funds for Stryker Armored Vehicles Amid Presidential Veto Rejection

The Bulgarian government swiftly approved an emergency allocation of $263.3 million towards the first installment for acquiring Stryker armored vehicles, set to be paid by December 15th

Politics » Defense | December 7, 2023, Thursday // 11:48 | Viewed: 3414

Bulgarian Border Police Thwarted Over 193,000 Illegal Entry Attempts in 2023

The Interior Ministry of Bulgaria disclosed that since the beginning of 2023 until November's end, the Border Police and other law enforcement units have successfully prevented over 193,000 illegal entry attempts into Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 15:30 | Viewed: 3025

Strategic Overhaul: Bulgaria Outlines 13 Defense Modernization Goals

Bulgaria has outlined an ambitious plan encompassing 13 pivotal projects aimed at fortifying and modernizing its armed forces by 2032

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2023, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 2683

Bulgarian Parliament Ratified Acquisition of Stryker Combat Vehicles for Land Forces

The Bulgarian Parliament ratified an agreement on Friday for the acquisition of Stryker combat vehicles, marking a crucial step in bolstering the nation's defense capabilities

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 16:55 | Viewed: 3565

US Report Reveals Terrorists Exploiting Bulgarian Networks for Trafficking

The annual terrorism report for 2022 from the US Bureau of Combating Terrorism has spotlighted Bulgaria's vulnerabilities, citing foreign terrorist groups leveraging the nation's illegal smuggling and trafficking networks to infiltrate Europe

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 16:17 | Viewed: 3881

Bulgaria Participates in NATO's Cyber Coalition 2023, Enhances Cyber Defence

Bulgaria is actively engaged in NATO's Cyber Coalition 2023, a significant cyber defence drill recognized as one of the world's largest exercises

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 13:00 | Viewed: 3329

Zelensky has Asked for More Weapons from Bulgaria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 12:25 | Viewed: 4090

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Highlights Potential in Drone Production

Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Todor Tagarev, has highlighted the country's significant prospects in drone manufacturing during an interview with Nova TV

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 10:45 | Viewed: 2900

European Sky Shield: Bulgaria Joins 11 Nations in Air Defense Initiative

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has greenlit a landmark decision, approving a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria and 11 European nations

Politics » Defense | November 29, 2023, Wednesday // 14:24 | Viewed: 3615

Foreign Nationals Drive 90% of Illegal Migrant Trafficking in Bulgaria

Since the start of 2023, Bulgaria has seen a drastic surge in trafficking-related pre-trial proceedings, with 1,277 cases initiated, marking a staggering 60% increase compared to the same period in 2022

Politics » Defense | November 29, 2023, Wednesday // 10:15 | Viewed: 2718

Bulgarian Defense Minister Warns Against Kremlin's Hybrid Threats in the Black Sea Region

The Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev participated in the conference "Countering hybrid threats from unconventional weapons in the Black Sea region", which was held today, November 28, in Sofia

Politics » Defense | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 3002

Bulgaria and Turkey Collaborate to Strengthen Border Security

In a proactive move to bolster security along their shared border, Bulgaria and Turkey have initiated a joint project aimed at enhancing law enforcement capacities and cooperation

Politics » Defense | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 14:53 | Viewed: 3597

Defense Minister to Ukrainian Servicemen: Bulgaria Supports President Zelensky’s Peace Formula

Yesterday, November 27, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev met with Ukrainian servicemen who are undergoing language training at the "Georgi Stoykov Rakovski" Military Academy

Politics » Defense | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 10:32 | Viewed: 3147

October Sees 41% Decrease in Illegal Migrants in Bulgaria

In October, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry revealed a significant decline in illegal migrant detentions by 41% compared to September 2023

Politics » Defense | November 27, 2023, Monday // 17:35 | Viewed: 3714

US Warship Frees Ship with Bulgarians and is Attacked by the Houthis

An American warship has responded to the distress call of the "Central Park" tanker seized by armed attackers off the coast of Yemen

Politics » Defense | November 27, 2023, Monday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2860
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