Defense
News about national defense, army activities, military policy, and the Ministry of Defense's announcements.
Challenges in the Delivery of F-16 Block 70 for Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense is facing difficulties in planning the delivery of the remaining six F-16 Block 70 fighters. The process is complex and requires coordination between various structures of the US Air Force and NATO member countries, with key factors including maintaining fuel reserves and the limited number of air refueling aircraft.
Bulgarian defense giant with a large-scale project for €960 million with "Rheinmetall"
The Ministry of Economy presents an innovative joint venture between VMZ and a German concern for the production of defense equipment and ammunition with European funding.
Bulgarian Navy: 146 years of history and modern challenges
The Bulgarian Navy celebrated another anniversary of its founding in Ruse with a solemn ceremony that highlighted the significance of the fleet for national security.
Military divers demonstrated skill during an intense maritime gathering
A specialized camp for diving teams from the Land Forces and Navy successfully completed practical exercises in the open sea and on the Danube River.
Air Force with a New Strategy for Aerial Fire Suppression
The Bulgarian army plans to acquire modern "Spartan" aircraft with fire suppression systems, while simultaneously expanding its capacity to combat forest fires through helicopter crews.
President Radev presents diplomas to military graduates from the "Rakovski" Academy
A solemn ceremony at the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy with the participation of the head of state and the Minister of Defense for awarding diplomas to 55 officers.
Revolutionary platform "Brave1" opens the front for military innovations
Ukraine has launched an unprecedented program that allows international weapons manufacturers to directly test their latest technological developments in real combat conditions against the Russian army.
Bulgaria's Defense Strategy: Innovations, Drones, and New Challenges
The former Minister of Defense Angel Naydenov reveals key details regarding national defense policy, including plans for increasing military expenditures and technological modernization of the armed forces.
Bulgarian Defense Transforms: New Strategic Plan after NATO Meeting
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the development of a new National Defense Plan, which will reflect Bulgaria's modern challenges and commitments to NATO in the context of the current geopolitical situation.
Swedish Military Reform: Radical Changes in Defense by 2030
The Swedish government is undertaking a large-scale restructuring of the armed forces, which includes a significant increase in the military budget and expansion of the conscription system with ambitious plans for personnel recruitment.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs introduces new measures to improve police training
The Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov announces reforms in the training and preparation of police officers, so that they can respond adequately in complex situations. A special sector will be created within the General Directorate "Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism" to organize practical training focused on real-life cases and situations.
Experts are investigating a phishing attack posing as the National Health Insurance Fund.
Employees of the Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of the National Police are working on signals of withdrawn funds from bank cards as a result of a phishing campaign that is being distributed in the form of emails in the name of the National Health Insurance Fund. Cyber experts warn users to be cautious when providing personal data and banking information.
The European Commission will propose greater flexibility in the military procurement of the Member States.
The European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius announced that the European Commission will propose next week greater flexibility for the governments of the Member States in military procurement, as well as simplifying access to European funding.
Border Police demonstrate the use of drones for guarding the maritime border
The General Directorate "Border Police" and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency - Frontex conducted a demonstration near Sozopol for tactical border surveillance with unmanned aerial vehicles. The aim of the pilot project is to evaluate the effectiveness of drones in improving security and response to illegal activities at the border.