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Bulgaria and the US are Increasing Coordination in the Work on the Project to Acquire F-16 Block 70 Combat Aircraft

In the implementation of the project to acquire a new type of combat aircraft F-16 Block 70, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Air Force will be assisted by an adviser from the USA, financed by the American government

Politics » Defense | August 18, 2023, Friday // 15:16 | Viewed: 3996

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister calls on Russia not to Provoke an Escalation in the Black Sea

We cannot rule out a clash between NATO and Russia in the Black Sea, but we seek to avoid escalation. However, this depends on Russia's actions. Russia constantly provokes NATO, including by expanding the zone in which it exercises control

Politics » Defense | August 18, 2023, Friday // 11:18 | Viewed: 5881

The Kremlin recruits Bulgarian Students for 1000-2000 euros per month

The Kremlin recruits Bulgarian students, inviting them to participate in projects, to travel and study in Russia, and then, as soon as it is convinced that they are "idealistic", it offers them money

Politics » Defense | August 17, 2023, Thursday // 13:21 | Viewed: 3934

Former Defense Minister: UK designating us as a Fifth Column is Not Good for Bulgaria's Image

It's not good for Bulgaria's image, it's another wrong step when we talk about Bulgaria as a loyal member of the EU and NATO. We should be like other countries. A country like Great Britain points the finger at us: 'Look what you're doing here' - fifth co

Politics » Defense | August 16, 2023, Wednesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3704

Defense Minister: Few are the Cases in which Bulgarian Enterprises work with Licenses from Russia

On the occasion of Russia's intention to revoke the licenses of Bulgarian enterprises that repair Russian defense equipment, the Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev announced that it is only a matter of individual cases

Politics » Defense | August 15, 2023, Tuesday // 13:51 | Viewed: 2732

Three Bulgarians were arrested in the UK on suspicion of being Russian Spies

They were arrested back in February and are currently behind bars. The collected data indicates that they work for the Russian secret services

Politics » Defense | August 15, 2023, Tuesday // 13:45 | Viewed: 7099

Due to Weapon Deliveries for Ukraine: Russia will Stop Supplying Bulgaria with Spare Parts for Military Equipment

Russia will stop the supply of spare parts for Russian and Soviet military equipment to unfriendly countries and will revoke the licenses for the right to repair such equipment

Politics » Defense | August 15, 2023, Tuesday // 12:04 | Viewed: 4561

Romania sent a Ship and a Helicopter to search for Mines in the Black Sea

Romania's navy said it had deployed a ship and helicopter and sent divers to scout for mines along the coast after a pier in the seaside resort of Costinești was slightly damaged in an explosion on Monday

Politics » Defense | August 15, 2023, Tuesday // 09:03 | Viewed: 3260

Sea Mine Exploded near a Romanian Beach 25 kilometers from Bulgaria

A mine exploded in the Black Sea this morning

Politics » Defense | August 14, 2023, Monday // 15:10 | Viewed: 3918

The Ship that Russia Fired At in the Black Sea is off the Coast of Bulgaria

The cargo ship, searched in the Black Sea by the Russian Navy after a warning shot, is off the coast of Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | August 14, 2023, Monday // 08:03 | Viewed: 3044

Russia fired a Warning Shot at a Merchant Ship in the Black Sea near Bulgaria

A Russian patrol vessel opened warning fire at a merchant ship in the Black Sea that was sailing towards the Ukrainian Danube port of Izmail

Politics » Defense | August 13, 2023, Sunday // 19:07 | Viewed: 4910

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: The Defense of the Black Sea is a Strategic Priority for NATO

The defense of the Black Sea is a strategic priority for NATO, and the importance and responsibilities of the Bulgarian Navy are growing every day

Politics » Defense | August 13, 2023, Sunday // 11:31 | Viewed: 4315

Oil Tankers intended for Bulgaria are a Legitimate Military Target for the Ukrainian Army

Black Sea tankers traveling with crude oil for "Lukoil" from Novorossiysk to the "Rosenets" terminal near the Bulgarian city of Burgas are a legitimate military target of the Ukrainian army

Politics » Defense | August 11, 2023, Friday // 13:40 | Viewed: 4009

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense signed a Contract for the Repair of 6 Engines for the MiG-29s

In order to ensure the airworthiness of the MiG-29 aircraft until achieving operational capabilities for combat duty with the new F-16 Block 70 combat platform

Politics » Defense | August 11, 2023, Friday // 13:17 | Viewed: 3984

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: Due to the Powerful pro-Russian Propaganda there are No Applicants for the Army

The number of those wishing to join the Bulgarian army has decreased sharply because of the "powerful disinformation campaign and propaganda that is in pro-Russian and anti-Bulgarian interest"

Politics » Defense | August 9, 2023, Wednesday // 13:18 | Viewed: 5634

The Head of Ukrainian Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov visited Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced that the head of the Main Directorate "Intelligence" of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (GUR MO) Kyrylo Budanov and a delegation led by him were on an official visit to Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | August 8, 2023, Tuesday // 14:25 | Viewed: 3210

In the past 2 months: Authorities foiled nearly 47,000 Attempts to enter Bulgaria Illegally

The intensified work to combat the illegal trafficking of migrants has achieved results in the past two months, reports the Ministry of the Interior

Politics » Defense | August 8, 2023, Tuesday // 09:53 | Viewed: 3189

Bulgaria hosts the joint Bulgarian-American exercise "Thracian Summer - 2023”

Bulgaria is hosting the joint Bulgarian-American training exercise "Thracian Summer - 2023", which will take place from August 5 to 20 in the areas of the Bezmer Air Base and Cheshnegirovo Airport

Politics » Defense | August 5, 2023, Saturday // 07:55 | Viewed: 4126

The Bulgarian Government approved a Draft Agreement on the APCs for Ukraine

The Bulgarian Government approved a draft Agreement between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the free provision of armored transport equipment.

Politics » Defense | August 4, 2023, Friday // 13:30 | Viewed: 3733

Indirectly Arming Ukraine: How in 2022 Bulgaria agreed to Export Weapons for over 8.5 Billion

The war in Ukraine has left a serious mark on the Bulgarian military industry

Politics » Defense | August 4, 2023, Friday // 13:22 | Viewed: 4761

The US Plans to Deepen its Cooperation with Bulgaria and 4 other Black Sea Countries

The US plans to deepen its cooperation with Bulgaria, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and Romania

Politics » Defense | August 3, 2023, Thursday // 18:32 | Viewed: 4580
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