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Boyko Nikolov is the conceptual creator and columnist in BulgarianMilitary.com. He has worked for a Bulgarian defense company in the field of military optics and surveillance systems. Boyko graduated EMBA from City University of Sheffield. He currently lives in Bulgaria.

Russia’s new system prevents MiG fighters from spinning

Russian MiGs: MiG-29 and MiG-35 fighters now have a local patented system that significantly limits the aircraft's load and prevents it from falling into a spin. TASS news agency published this news a few days ago.

Top 5 best assualt rifles in the world in 2021

PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - In today's world, it is difficult to determine which assault rifle is the best. That's why we make a ranking every year - many models appear on the international military and civilian markets. Our order for the top five of the best assault rifles this year is a combination and cross-evaluation of various indicators,…

No more speculation – Russia is working on a next-gen interceptor

Russia's state-owned company Rostec has officially confirmed that the company is already working hard to develop a next-generation interceptor fighter, the MiG-41.

Turkey unveiled its version of the Leopard 2A4 tank

The Turks presented an updated version of Turkey's main Leopard 2A4 battle tank to the Turkish Defense Minister during a Turkish armored vehicle plant visit. The tank is a hybrid between the German Leopard and the Turkish Altay.

Chinese bombers activated Taiwan’s air defenses in full combat readiness

On January 23, China forced Taiwan to activate its air defenses. The reason was the detection of 13 flights of military aircraft around the island nation's airspace belonging to the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Russian SAMs, drones and radars ordered from the Far East

The TASS news agency reports that a batch of the Russian Pantsir-S1 mobile surface-to-air missile system goes to the far eastern country of Myanmar. The agreement between the two countries also includes the supply of Orlan-10E drones and radars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian mercenaries preparing for war in Libya reveal satellite images

The American satellite MAXAR, passing over Libyan territory, revealed that Russia is preparing to violate the UN peace agreement in Libya. Nick Paton Walsh and Sarah El Sirgany are authors in the CNN and disclose this information.

Lebanese airspace has been used for Israeli strikes in Syria, state media SANA says

Airstrikes took place in the Syrian city of Hama on Friday, January 22. The strikes were carried out by the Israeli air force using Lebanese airspace. Syria's state news agency SANA wrote about the attacks in a short statement.

ISIS carried out the twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad

The two attacks yesterday, Thursday (January 21), which killed at least 30 people, was carried out by the terrorist group ISIS. The terrorist group's media wing published this information

Egypt has F-16s and MiG-29s. How did this paradox come about?

Egypt currently has an air flotilla of two types of fighters - the F-16C Fighting Falcon and Russian MiG-29. It calls the fighter with similar characteristics.

American space sensor will catch Russian hypersonic missiles

$ 121 million is the investment in the first phase of building a prototype hypersonic and ballistic space sensor. Its main task will be to intercept hypersonic missiles.

Russian Doomsday drone – a weapon, a spy station or a grotesque

For six years now, the world has wondered what Russia's doomsday torpedo will look like - a nuclear unmanned underwater weapon, a reconnaissance station, or something else Moscow does not want to reveal.

On his way out of the White House, Trump sold 50 F-35 fighters to the UAE

According to reports in Reuters and Defense News, former US President Donald Trump has issued a decree confirming the sale of 50 F-35 fighters to the UAE.

US will spend nearly $109B on a program to build 12 new Columbia-class submarines

The United States will spend nearly $ 109 billion on a program to build 12 new Columbia-class submarines. This information becomes clear from the published report to the U.S. Congress, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned.

Russian airstrikes on ISIS bases and additional military equipment to strengthen positions

Although there has been no confrontation between Turkey and Russia in recent months, the Syrian Arab Army, with the Russian military's help, continues to carry out operations to remove ISIS from the country.

Will Europe have a new next-generation tank by the end of 2035?

The three strongest European countries - Britain, France, and Germany - are beginning to produce a new European tank of the next generation. The source of information is the Russian edition of Popular Mechanics.

Russian Su-57 fighter jet will be the 5th-gen only in 2022

The Russian edition Reporter published an article about the new Russian engine's expectations and stages for the Su-57 fighter. As we have repeatedly mentioned, the Russian Su-57 fighter is still difficult to qualify as a fifth-generation fighter.

Fighter is wanted. Will the French ‘sell’ the MiG-29 to India?

India is urgently looking for a fighter, and France may push the Indians back into the Russians' arms. A similar analysis is made by the Russian author Dmitry Sikorsky in his article.

Putin wants to deploy S-400 air defense systems in Belarus

Russia wants to deploy S-400 air defense systems in Belarus. It is not a question of renting or "protection of fraternal territory" but a direct purchase from Minsk.

Greece wants its Rafale fighter jets ‘armed to the teeth’

Greek parliament voted to buy French Rafale fighter jets. In addition to 18 aircraft, including six new ones, the deal will also include long-range missiles.

Iran will respond to any attack by NATO or Israel

Yesterday, January 18th, Iran announced that it was launching a procedure to build an "axis of resistance" in response to all future attacks by NATO and Israel.

Unknown fighters appeared at the Russian base in Syria

Six MiG-29 fighters of unknown affiliation at the Russian Khmeimim airbase in Syria. The information comes from satellite images of the region in Syria.

Iran fired missiles and warned USS Nimitz aircraft carrier

On Saturday, Iran fired two long-range missiles that crashed 20 miles from a merchant ship and 100 miles from the US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. The Lebanese news agency Al-Mazdar News and the American TV channel Fox News confirmed the news.

What does the NGAD super-fighter mean for F-35’s future?

The life cycle costs of the F-35 aircraft are still too high, and therefore the US Air Force will not be able to purchase these A-version aircraft in the estimated number of 1763 copies.

Russia is building a secret base for robotic nuclear subs

According to Russian military experts, Russia is currently building a naval base for its Poseidon robotic nuclear submarines, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned

Turkey and Russia will discuss new S-400 systems deliveries

Russia's Interfax news agency reports that Turkey and Russia are preparing a meeting in late January to discuss several issues, including new deliveries of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems.

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