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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: 3406

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: 2305

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: 4332

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: 2867

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: 3393

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: 3405

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: 4020

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: 4024

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: 3431

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: 3729

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: 4155

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: 4301

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: 2699

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: 3442

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: 3121

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: 3337

US and Bulgaria Discussed Defense Upgrades and Ongoing Assistance to Ukraine

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, leading a Bulgarian delegation, recently visited Washington where discussions centered on critical military cooperation and defense strategies

Politics » Defense | January 12, 2024, Friday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2704

Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania Join Forces to Clear Black Sea Mines in Historic Agreement

Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania have forged a significant alliance in Istanbul by signing a joint agreement to address the lingering issue of mines in the Black Sea resulting from the war in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | January 11, 2024, Thursday // 13:50 | Viewed: 2583

Bulgaria Advances Military Arsenal: Already Producing NATO-Standard Projectiles

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that Bulgaria has taken substantial steps to reinforce its military capabilities, confirming that certain companies in the country are presently engaged in the production of 155mm projectiles adhering to NATO standa

Politics » Defense | January 11, 2024, Thursday // 11:09 | Viewed: 3066

Joint Effort: Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey Forge Black Sea Demining Alliance

Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov is set to depart for Turkey today, authorized by a Council of Ministers decision to sign a Memorandum between Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey

Politics » Defense | January 10, 2024, Wednesday // 17:00 | Viewed: 3056

Bulgaria Denies Red Sea Warship Deployment Amidst Kidnapped Sailors' Crisis

Bulgaria's Defence Minister, Todor Tagarev, dismissed speculations about dispatching a warship to the Red Sea, asserting that Parliament's approval is imperative for any military mission

Politics » Defense | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 14:04 | Viewed: 3091
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