Defense
Dimitar Stoyanov: No national security risk from flights over Sofia
The Minister of Defence commented on the presence of allied aircraft in Sofia and denied Military Intelligence's link to the jammer in Dragalevtsi.
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F-16 Block 70: Bulgaria expands fighter maintenance capabilities
The Council of Ministers proposes ratifying an industrial cooperation agreement that secures independent maintenance for the nation's F-16 fighters.
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Defense Minister dismisses official over procurement abuse
A Ministry of Defense official has been dismissed due to suspected violations in public procurement, confirmed Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar…
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Dimitar Stoyanov: MiG-29 remains the only option for the Air Force
Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that Bulgaria has no option to buy Gripen or used F-16 jets and must rely on maintaining its current MiG-29s.
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Drones wash up on the Black Sea coast: Minister Stoyanov warns
Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov urged citizens not to approach drone debris that sea currents are washing up along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
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New Senior Army Appointments: President Issues Decrees
The President appointed new heads of the Military Police, Air Force, and Navy. The changes take effect on September 1 and 19 following the decree…
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Dimitar Stoyanov: No need to deploy Patriot systems
Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov told the Defense Committee that Bulgaria does not need to deploy Patriot systems on its territory.
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National Assembly opens autumn session with a focus on defense
MPs from the 52nd National Assembly began their regular sessions after the summer break, reviewing new draft laws and priorities for the season.
Defense
Military clears drones along the Black Sea coast
Specialized Navy teams conducted reconnaissance and disposal of drones and military equipment parts found on the shores of Varna and Pomorie.
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Bulgarian MoD plans to establish an IRIS-T support center
Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov discussed with Diehl Defence the creation of a logistics center for air defense systems and industrial cooperation.
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Military discovers drone in the sea between Tsarevo and Varvara
A specialized team from the Burgas Naval Base recovered a drone found in the waters off Tsarevo and the village of Varvara. The drone is not…
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National Assembly opens autumn session with key military contracts
MPs gather for their first regular session after the summer break. The agenda includes the acquisition of equipment and changes to the arms law.
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Three New Minehunters for the Navy: Defense Committee Approves Deal
Bulgaria's parliamentary defense committee approved the purchase of three Dutch minehunters. Bulgaria will fund repairs and train Ukrainian crews.
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Novo Selo Training Area strengthens NATO readiness and ties with local communities
The training area near Sliven integrates training, multinational cooperation, and regional partnership on NATO's eastern flank.
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Dimitar Stoyanov: Iran conducts hybrid operation with politicians' help
Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov addressed Iranian hybrid threats and clarified the reasons for the withdrawal of US aircraft from the Bezmer base.