Radar silence over the Black Sea – the pilot and MiG-29 are still missing
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Bulgarian military arrested for espionage in favor of Russia
For the first time in the new Bulgarian history, a spy group of active military and senior government officials who…
Bulgaria has abandoned the purchase of armored vehicles
The Ministry of Defense has sent letters to Patria and General Dynamics that it is terminating the procedure for…
Bulgaria with interest in buying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
The Turkish publication Haber 7 published an interesting article claiming that the Bulgarian government is…
Bulgaria buys 98 combat vehicles for its special forces €25M totalling
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense signed an agreement to acquire 98 combat vehicles for the special operations…
Sofia to Moscow: ‘We’re not going to fight Russia, there are no nuclear weapons here’
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Saturday denied statements by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Bulgarian MoD continues to hide who is absorbing $62M in anticipation of the F-16s
Bulgarian Ministry of Defense continues to hide and not provide information on how the $62 million for constructing…
Bulgaria will pay nearly $6M for a border integrated surveillance system
The restoration and maintenance of the integrated surveillance system on the Bulgarian-Turkish border in the…
Bulgaria gave the green light to Lürssen to build two new patrol ships
Bulgaria has given the green light to the Ministry of Defense to conclude a contract worth nearly BGN 1 billion…
Bulgaria will receive two F-16 fighters from the US completely free of charge
Bulgarian media have reported in recent days that the US government will donate two F-16 fighters to the Bulgarian…
Bulgaria will pay its newest warships in an unclear financial scheme with many questions
The value of the modernization program is BGN 984 million with VAT , which according to the investment project…
Bulgaria is considering to buy additional F-16s and three ground radar systems
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced that his country is considering buying additional F-16 Block 70…
Both offers for new Bulgarian armored vehicles are well over $870 million
Today, the Ministry of Defense opened the price offers of the selected participants in the mega-project for…
Bulgaria demanded a fine from Russia for delayed delivery of MiG-29s
Nearly three years ago, a framework agreement was signed between Bulgaria and Russia for the repair of 15 MiG-29…
Bulgaria revealed Russian spies interested in army’s modernization and F-16s
It is also clear from the information of the prosecutor's office that the unregulated activity of the "sales…
Two second-hand warships bought from the Netherlands arrived in Bulgaria
The new ships of the Navy, which were bought "second hand" in the fall of last year from the Netherlands, arrived…
F-16s from three countries and MiG-29s in joint training over Bulgaria
Bulgaria, while waiting for its own F-16 fighters, will host such machines from the USA, Romania and Greece as part…
H&K MSG90 sniper rifle – a Bulgarian sniper fired the ‘impossible shot’ with it
Two years ago, in 2018 a sniper from the Bulgarian Army distinguished himself with a unique shot, setting a record…
Will there be American soldiers in Bulgaria or not?
As well as that the talks focused on the use of joint facilities and their development and modernization in the…
When will the deep corruption in Emco be investigated, arms dealer Gebrev asks
Another signal for continuing violations of the law and corruption committed by representatives of the executive…
Bulgaria begins talks with Lürssen shipyard for two new warships
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense (MoD) begins negotiations with the German company Lursen for the construction of…
Bulgaria wants to sell MiG-29s and buy another F-16 fighter jet
Bulgarian Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov said that it is planned to sell MiG-29 fighters after arming…
Fincantieri blocked the Bulgarian project for new patrol ships in court
The military mega-project for the construction of two modular patrol ships for the needs of the navy is facing…
Tzvetan Vassilev on Dunarit, military markets, and the thefts by Peevski’s gang
When it was privatized back in 2004, Dunarit was, in fact, a bankrupt company with an annual production and sales…
A huge explosion at a weapons factory in Bulgaria, two employees are injured
On Thursday, May 14, an explosion occurred in the workshop for the production of smoke grenades at the Arsenal…
Bulgarian Muson surveillance mobile systems are one of the most sold and reliable on the market
The Bulgarian company manufacturing optical products and solutions in the field of the military industry -…
A Bulgarian minister tries to steal a NATO arms deal, Bulgaria’s EMCO said
Bulgarian military company EMCO accused the Bulgarian Economy Minister Emil Karanikolov of trying to ruin the…
Israel’s Rafael offered Bulgaria its AI technology to combat coronavirus
Israel’s Rafael has offered Bulgaria to adopt its proven data gathering and analysis system in order to manage and…
The Bulgarian military plant Arsenal begins massive layoffs of 2,000 employees
The Bulgarian state weapons company Arsenal Kazanlak will lay off 2000 workers. The plant has lodged a notification…
Bulgarian lawmakers have decided – the army joins the fight against coronavirus
The Army will participate in the implementation of anti-epidemic measures. This was voted on by the MPs after…
The armored vehicle project for Bulgarian Army might be restarted
The situation around the other large armored vehicles project, which is worth over BGN 1.45 billion is far more…
More than half of Bulgarian military aviation equipment is defective
Despite of the statements of the political leadership and the Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov that the…
Bulgaria is ready to send troops on the state border in case of need
On February 29, the Bulgarian Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov has issued an order to readiness Bulgarian…
Refugees at the EU border: Erdogan calls Bulgarian Prime Minister
After reports of refugee movements towards the EU, Bulgarian Prime Minister spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Bulgaria is negotiating to buy two second-hand submarines
The government is negotiating with partner countries to acquire two second-hand submarines for the Navy, said…
Bulgaria will receive its F-16 Block 70 fighter jets through NATO agency
SOFIA, (BM) - The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will deliver Bulgaria from the United States the new…
Opticoelectron’s product in service of Bulgarian police and special forces
SOFIA, (BM) - Opticoelectronics has a long list of clients from all over the world. In almost every continent, the…
Turkish firms associated with the production of F-35, want to move to Bulgaria
SOFIA, (BM) - Turkish firms participating in the F-35 fighter production program want to move to Bulgaria, learned…
Tender’s deadline for new armored vehicles of Bulgarian Army expires today
SOFIA, (BM) - Today, December 16, 2019, the officially announced deadline for submitting the bids of the four…
NATO praises Bulgaria’s contributions to Euro-Atlantic security
BRUSSELS, (BM) - Secretary General praises Bulgaria’s contributions to Euro-Atlantic security on fifteenth…
Military innovations – the lightest night vision goggles were presented in Colombia (video & photos)
BOGOTA, (BM) - Bulgarian military optical manufacturer Opticoelectron unveiled the world's lightest Nirecon…
Bulgaria will join NATO’s new initiative„4х30“
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria will join NATO’s new initiative„4х30“ with a mechanized battalion of the land forces, a…
US companies want to manufacture weapons in Bulgaria
SOFIA, (BM) - Representatives of eight US businesses visited Bulgaria to conduct over 70 meetings with Bulgarian…
General Dynamics offer Piranha combat vehicles to Bulgarian Army
SOFIA, (BM) - General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) - the European unit of the international defense…
Israel’s Rafael will participate actively in the modernization of Bulgaria’s Armed Forces
SOFIA, (BM) - Israel’s state-owned RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (RAFAEL), a global leading defense…
NATO might have a navy logistic center in Black Sea, near Varna in Bulgaria
WASHINGTON, (BM) - At a meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and US President Donald Trump, held…
Bangkok welcomed the smallest night vision goggles and the biggest optical manufacturer of the Balkans
BANGKOK, (BM) - The Bulgarian largest manufacturer of day, night and thermal optics Opticoelectron has sussfully…
The ACB wants Patriot air defense missile system to be deployed in Bulgaria
SOFIA, (BM) - The coming meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and US President Donald Trump on…
Bulgaria’s defense spending in 2019 is 3.1% of GDP
LONDON, (BM) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke each other…
Serbia might have a S-400 defense systems on its territory because of Bulgaria’s mistake
SOFIA, (BM) - Russia's anti-aircraft missile defense system, the S-400 Triumph, poses a real threat to Bulgaria…
Why is Bulgaria Not Buying UAVs?
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - In 2023, Bulgaria should receive the first two F-16s from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin.…
Russia Makes Profit by the Bulgarian F-16 Purchase
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - Bulgaria has chosen to buy the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jet. My personal opinion is the F-16…
The US 37th Squadron and Bulgarian 68th Special Forces in Free-Fall Course Training
SOFIA, (BM) - Airmen and aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany,…
Bulgaria Wants to Produce a Combat Aircraft Jointly with South Korea
SEOUL, (BM) - Bulgaria negotiates with South Korea for construction of combat aircraft assembly plant, learned…
Bulgaria Plans to Invest $1,4 Million for Propeller Aircraft
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria's defence ministry said at September 13 that it has launched a tender for signing a…
Romania and Bulgaria are Accelerating Programs to Modernize Their Armed Forces
SOFIA, (BM) - As Russia becomes increasingly determined to project its military power over the Black Sea, Romania…
Opticoelectron Unveils Its Latest High-Tech Optics at DSEi, UK
LONDON/PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - One of the largest exhibitions on military technology and weapons in the world,…
The President’s Veto on the Bulgarian Military Intelligence Act Has Been Rejected
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria’s Parliament on September 5 overturned the President's veto on changes to the Military…
Bulgaria Climbed to 49th Place in the 2019 Military Strength Ranking
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria climbed to 49th place in the 2019 Military Strength Ranking, learned BulgarianMilitary.com,…
Bulgaria Provided $ 46,6 Million for the Repair of Su-25
SOFIA, (BM) - The government has fulfilled its commitment and provided BGN 82.510 ($46,6) million to the Ministry…
Bulgarian Replacement of Navy Ships will Be a Costly and Timely Challenge
SOFIA, (BM) - Replacing legacy and obsolete vessels with modern, multirole Western made platforms will be a costly…
General Dynamics is Going to Submit an Offer to Bulgaria, but Declined Details About the Vehicle Model
SOFIA, (BM) - General Dynamics Land Systems explained that the company is going to submit an offer, but declined…
Joint Bulgarian-American Training Will Continues Until August, 25th
SOFIA, (BM) - Joint Bulgarian-American training with the participation of the Special Forces of the Bulgarian Army…
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence Transferred to U.S. $1,2 Billion for Purchase of F-16s
SOFIA, (BM) - The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence has transferred the entire amount of USD 1.2 billion under the…
Bulgaria Plans to Invest $836 Million for New Armored Vehicles
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria has sent a request to four European countries for proposals for 150 armored vehicles, the…
Bulgaria`s Avionams Will Repair Future F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jets, Lockheed Announced
SOFIA, (BM) - The F-16 Block 70 fighter will have full combat capabilities, said Lockheed Martin International…
The US Welcomes the Bulgaria`s Decision to Purchase Eight F-16 Fighter Jets
SOFIA, (BM) - The United States welcomes the Bulgarian Government’s decision to purchase eight F-16 multirole…
The Contract for the Purchase of F-16 Block 70s Was Promulgated in the State Gazette on July 30
SOFIA, (BM) - The contract for the purchase of 8 new F-16 Block 70s figher aircrafts with the United States was…
A New Bulgarian Act Provide for Either a Civilian or a Military Officer to Hold the Post of Head of Military Intelligence
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria’s Parliament adopted on July 26 at second reading the amendments to the Military…
Officially – Bulgaria Buys F-16 After Lawmakers Overturned the Presidential Veto of a Deal with US
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgarian lawmakers overturned on Friday the presidential veto of a deal to purchase eight Lockheed…
The Bulgarian Defence Committee Overturned President`s Veto on the Law for the Acquisition of F-16
SOFIA, (BM) - Parliament’s Defence Committee on July 24 overturned the President's veto on the law for the…
Bulgaria`s Opticoelectron to Participate at DSEi Exhibition in London This September
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - The Bulgarian C4ISR specialized company Opticoelectron will participates at the military and…
Spike Missile Weapon System by Eurospike Was Presented in Sofia, Bulgaria
SOFIA, (BM) - The based in Germany joint venture Eurospike presented at a special event yesterday in Sofia`s hotel…
Bulgarian President Vetoed the $1.26 Bn Deal to Buy Eight New Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighter Jets
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on Tuesday vetoed a deal to buy eight new Lockheed Martin F-16…
Bulgaria Plans to Select an Armored Vehicles Supplier in December 2019
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria has announced on Friday, July 19, 2019, a tender for the supply of 150 wheeled armored…
The Presence of Russian Ships in the Black Sea During the Maritime Exercise is Normal, Bulgarian PM Said
VARNA, (BM) - According Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov the presence of Russian ships in the Black Sea…
The Bulgarian Parliament Approved the F-16`s Purchase, $1,25 Bn Will be Paid Out at Once
SOFIA, (BM) - The Bulgarian Parliament approved today the F-16`s purchase for modernization of the Bulgarian Air…
NATO’s Maritime Exercise, Breeze 2019, is Underway in Bulgaria
VARBA, (BM) - NATO's maritime exercise, Breeze 2019, is underway in Bulgaria, BulgarianMilitary.com reports,…
U.S. Tanks Taking Part in Bulgarian Multinational Maritime Exercise Platinum Lion
SOAFIA, (BM) - The U.S. Army’s current main battle tank, the Abrams, is taking part in Bulgarian-hosted…
A Bulgarian Military Supplier is Investigated by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office
SOFIA, (BM) - A Bulgarian military and defence supplier "Balkantel" Ltd. is being investigation by the Specialized…
The Breakthrough of Bulgarian NRA Server Threatens National and European Security
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - "The hacker attack has in all cases a political effect and affects national security" the…
‘Because of the National Security’, Bulgaria Revises Budget to Purchase Eight F-16 Jet Fighters
SOFIA, (BM) - The Council of Ministers has holded an extraordinary meeting to approve a bill amending and…
The Bulgarian Council of Ministers Has Approved the F-16`s Purchase
SOFIA, (BM) - The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has approved the F-16 purchase, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Bulgaria, the Total Price of F-16 Has Been Reduced to BGN 2.1 Billion, Sources Said
SOFIA, (BM) - The total price of F-16 Fighter Jets has been reduced to BGN 2.1 Billion, learned…
Two Generals Have Been Investigated For 500 Granted Accesses to NATO & EU Classified Information
SOFIA, (BM) - The Bulgarian Military District Prosecutors' Office is investigating the current and former heads of…
The Contract with the US to Purchase the F-16 Enters For Approval by Bulgarian Council Of Ministers
SOFIA, (BM) - The contract for the purchase of eight new US F-16 fighter aircraft has to enter for approval by the…
Bulgaria Invites Russian Specialists to Repair Su-25 Together With the Bulgarian Company “Avionams”
SOFIA, (BM) - The Su-25 aircraft will be repaired in Bulgaria and our country extends an invitation to Russia for…
Bulgaria Continues Negotiations for F-16, With the Goal Being a Deal Of Up To $1.16 Billion
SOFIA, (BM) - The F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft will be paid out with money of the reserve, Prime Minister Boyko…
$1.28 Billion Is the US Offer to Bulgaria for Acquisition of 8 F-16 Block 70/72 Fighter Aircraft
SOFIA, (BM) - The US wants BGN 2.2 billion ($1.28) to deliver eight F-16 fighter aircraft, learned…
President Rumen Radev Has Warned the Cabinet Not to “Cut” the Package for the F-16
SOFIA, (BM) - President Rumen Radev called on the government not to allow “cut” of the F-16 fighter aircraft…
The U.S. Has Sent a Concrete Offer to Bulgaria for the Sale of the F-16. The Offer for Gripen Is Still Valid
SOFIA, (BM) - The United States officially presented to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence a draft contract for the…
The Bulgarian Special Forces Participate In the Exercise “Decisive Strike 2019” In North Macedonia
SKOPIE, (BM) - Chief of Defence, General Andrey Botsev, and the commander of the Special Operations Forces,…
Terem Will Repair Bulgarian Military Helicopters Mi-17 and Mi-24 for BGN 38.7 Million
SOFIA, (BM) - The state-owned company “Terem” will perform a major repair of the helicopters Mi-17 and Mi-24…
Exercise Strike Back 2019 Shows a Very Good Interaction between the Military Coalition
SOFIA, (BM) - A very good interaction in the carrying out tasks typical of a defence operation was demonstrated…
Coalition Partner in the Bulgarian Government Does Not Want Bulgaria to Buy the F-16
SOFIA, (BM) - The friction between the partners in the so-called small coalition in the structure of the ruling…
Bulgaria to Guard North Macedonia’s Airspace When We Acquire the New Jets, Borisov said
SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria could help protect its southwestern neighbour North Macedonia’s airspace if it completes a…
If Bulgaria Acquires the F-16, It Will Enter Into Other NATO Plans, the Bulgarian Prime Minister Said
SOFIA, (BM) - The F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft deal with the United States has not yet been agreed and Bulgaria…
The Tactical Exercise of the Bulgarian Air Defence – Shabla 2019 Has Begun. Serbia and the U.S. Also Participate
VARNA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Yesterday, June 10, was opened the joint tactical exercise “Shabla 2019” with…
Gen. Sabev – US Has Offered Bulgaria a Very Good Package Deal for the F-16
SOFIA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The United States has offered us a very good package deal, the given maximum…
Karakachanov: Bulgaria Is Able To Afford Up To BGN 2 Billion for 8 F-16, There Is a Chance of No Deal
SOFIA, (BGM) - The maximum normal amount that Bulgaria is able to afford for 8 F-16 fighter aircrafts is BGN 2…
The Bulgarian Military Shipyard MTG-Dolphin Awarded for Quality by KRIB
SOFIA, (BGM) - The high standards of shipbuilding set and pursued by MTG-Dolphin earned the company the big prize…
The Exact Equipment Of The F-16s Intended For Bulgaria If It Decides To Buy Them
WASHINGTON, (BGM) - As we announced yesterday (May,4), the US Congress has allowed Bulgaria to be given the…
Bulgarian Servicemen Participate in the International Exercise Platinum Wolf 2019 in the Republic of Serbia
SOFIA, (BGM) - Servicemen from the 10th Mechanized Battalion of the Brigade Command take part in the international…
Lockheed Martin Gave More Details about the Approved By the Congress Deal for Bulgarian F-16
SOFIA, (BGM) - As we wrote earlier, the US Congress gave its approval for making a US-Bulgarian deal for…
The US Congress Approved the Possible Sale of F-16 to Bulgaria
WASHINGTON, (BGM) - An announcement was published on the website of the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency…
The Outcome of the Project for Two New Bulgarian Patrol Ships Is Expected In Mid-June
SOFIA, (BGM) - The Ministry of Defence has already opened the bids for two new patrol ships, learned…
The 37th Bulgarian Contingent of NATO Forces in Afghanistan Has Returned, We Are Sending the Next One
SOFIA, (BGM) - Nearly 160 servicemen from the 37th contingent of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria…
The Bulgarian Navy Participated In a Joint Training for Prevention of Trafficking In Weapons and Human Beings
RUSE, (BGM) - During the past weekend in Ruse, a joint training of the Bulgarian Navy and Border Police was…
Summer 2019 – Bulgarian Series of Key Military Exercises
SOFIA (BGM) - U.S. Army Europe is conducting and/or participating in a series of exercises in May and June 2019 in…
A Financial Problem Has Arisen for the Overhaul of the Bulgarian`s Su-25s
SOFIA (BGM) - A serious financial problem has arisen in past few weeks with the repair of some of the Bulgarian…
Rafael Will Hold a Special Event in Bulgaria in the Fields of Air, Land, Naval and Cyber Defense
PANAGYURISHTE, (BGM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will hold a special event in Sofia next week, focused…
What Answers Did Not The Bulgarian Report on The Status of Our Defence and Armament Give?
SOFIA (BGM) - Three important things happened a week ago in the defence policy: from the US came the news that the…
The Bulgarian and Greek Special Operations Forces Will Demonstrate Their Capabilities Today
SOFIA (BGM) - General Andrey Botsev, the Bulgarian Chief of Defence, and General Christos Christodoulou, the Chief…
Belgium Requested To Rearm the Bulgarian Land Forces
SOFIA (BM) - Belgium has declared that it wants to participate in the project for the modernization of our Land…
OPTIX Is the First Company Certified By the New-Named John Cockerill Defense Company
PANAGYURISHTE (BM) - John Cockerill Defense is interested in the process of modernization of the Bulgarian Land…
Shabla 2019 Joint Tactical Combat Exercise to Be Held In June
SOFIA (BM) - Shabla 2019 will take place from June 4 to June 14, 2019, at the National Air Defence Training Centre…
Atlantic Council Of Bulgaria: The Russian Factors Aspire To Failure For F-16
SOFIA (BM) - The choice of the F-16 has always been opposed by those factors in our country that work for Russian…
The Joint Preparation of Bulgarian and Greek Special Operations Forces Has Begun
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A joint preparation of formations of the 68th Special Forces Brigade and…
Bulgaria and 21 More EDA Member States Sign New Military Mobility Programme
BRUSSELS, Belgium (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In the margins of May 14 EDA Steering Board, Bulgaria and 21 more…
Bulgaria and the U.S. Can’t Agree On the F-16 Price. Possible Negotiations for the Swedish Gripen
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgarian Minister of Defence Krasimir Karakachanov gave an interview on…
Bulgaria Will Host Allied Exercise with 6,000 Soldiers, Land Equipment and Aircrafts
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A series of exercises for improvement the capabilities of the armed…
The Bulgarian Military Police and the US National Guard Begin a Joint Exercise
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The international exercise Beyond the Horizon 2019 of the Military…
The International Flight Exercise Thracian Star 2019 Has Begun
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The International Flight Exercise Thracian Star 2019 started on 8 May.…
Bulgarian State-Owned Arms Trader Kintex Net Profit Grew to $12.4 mln in 2018
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgarian state-owned arms trader Kintex said that its net profit grew…
Bulgaria Will Receive the Most Advanced F-16 Fighter Jet at the Best Possible Price
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - F-16 jet fighters price is high but reasonable, learned…
Opticoelectron: The RDS 22 Collimator Sight And the Lartos Artillery System Are New Generation Products
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Opticoelectron, the Bulgarian optical manufacturer, has reported…
A Bulgarian Delegation Leaves For Washington to Negotiate the F-16
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A Bulgarian delegation is leaving on May 7, 2019, for Washington to…
The Bulgarian Day of Bravery Will Be Celebrated with a Military Parade in Sofia
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Traditionally, the Day of Bravery and the celebration of the Bulgarian…
The Bulgarian Military Equipment Is In Critical Condition and Endangers the Life of the Personnel
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - 23% of the armoured vehicles (48% of which are tanks), 80% of the…
The 38th Bulgarian Contingent of the NATO Leaves For the International Resolute Support Mission
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov and Deputy Chief of Defence…
Lockheed Martin has Inaugurated New F-16 Production Line in Greenville.
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin’s new F-16 production line, where Bulgaria’s new fleet…
The Bulgarian Military Ministry Has Opened the Three Bids for Two Patrol Ships
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgarian military ministry already opened the three bids for two…
The Military Training with Artillery Formations of the Bulgarian Land Forces Was Completed On the Koren Polygon
HASKOVO, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Over 500 soldiers with approximately 130 combat and special equipments…
MTG Dolphin, Lurssen and Fincantieri Have Submitted Offers for the Building Of Two Bulgarian Patrol Ships
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - As we forecasted a week ago, expectedly and already officially, three…
Electron Progress – the Leading Bulgarian Integrator
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - It is not unrecognizable fact that Bulgaria had a highly devoped…
15 Years Bulgaria in NATO: We Are Able To Use the Collective Security Mechanisms Effectively and Efficiently
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - “The membership in NATO guarantees us security in an increasingly…
Latest F-16 Orders Will Help Accelerate Deliveries to Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The selection of new F-16 Block 72 fighter aircraft by Morocco and an…
Three Offers Are Expected On the Project for Building Of Two Bulgarian Patrol Ships
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgarian government expects to receive three offers by 16 April for…
MoD: Bulgarian Army is Ready to Send up to 3000 Troops at the Border if There is a Migration Wave
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - "There is no imminent danger of a migratory wave for Bulgaria. If…
In Washington (the U.S.), NATO Members Decided Not to Deploy New Military Forces in the Black Sea
WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - After two days of talks, NATO decided that no new forces would be…
A Tactical Training Starts in April for Bulgarian and EU Military Aviation
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - From April 1st to 12th the Bulgarian pilots and equipment in the field…
The Bulgarian Company Terem Holding JSCo Will Repair Mi-17 and Mi-24
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 26 March the award…
The Bulgarian Specialized Prosecutor’s Office Has Doubts About Some Bad Arms Deals of Kintex
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The specialized prosecutor‘s office and SANS entered the offices of the…
Field Artillery Training Begins Around Haskovo. ”Drazki” Figate Sails for Two Navy Exercises
HASKOVO, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - From today until April 19th, there will be field artillery training…
MTG-Dolphin Successfully Delivered a Newly-Built Transportation Tanker to Rubis Eastern Caribbean
VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On 27 February, at MTG-Dolphin Shipyard a name-giving ceremony was held…
Bulgaria’s MoD Has Submitted a Letter of Request (LOR) to the U.S. for the F-16
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence has submitted an official…
Bulgaria’s Government Approves BGN 82.51 Million to Repair the Su-25s
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – At its meeting held on 27the February, the Bulgarian government has…
“Terem” Starts Repairing 10 of Bulgaria’s MBTs T-72
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgarian
Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the repair…
Opticoelectron’s Thermal Imaging Series TERECON is Ready for the International Markets
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Opticoelectron announced that the past exhibition in Abu Dhabi –…
Lockheed Martin Discusses Cooperation with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S corporation Lockheed Martin is discussing the possibility of…
The Bulgarian Minehunter “Tsibar” Joined the Units of Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two (SNMCMG2)
VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Yesterday (18th February) with military honors and send-off ceremony,…
We Expect the First F-16s in Bulgaria After 36 Months
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgaria will expect its first F-16 fighters after 36 months, according…
One of the Best Thermal Imaging Products in the World Will Again Be Presented in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The international defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi - IDEX 2019 has already…
In Brussels, Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Highlighted the Contribution of Our Country to the Alliance Missions and Operations
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The focus of the North Atlantic Council's morning session, which took…
Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov Takes Part in the Meetings of NATO Defence Ministers
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) -The regular meeting of the Defence Ministers of NATO member states began…
A Range of New Products In the Field of the Infrared Optics Will Be Released on the Market by Opticoelectron In 2019
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Over the past years, the Bulgarian company manufacturing…
The Procedure for the Overhaul of Bulgaria’s Only An-30 Aircraft Was Suspended
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence suspended the procedure for awarding a…
The Chief of Defence Reported 2018 was a Successful Year for the Bulgarian Army
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The results of the Bulgarian armed forced shown in 2018 are…
The Project to Procure New Armored Vehicles for the Bulgarian Land Forces Suffers a New Delay
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The most important project for the modernization of the Bulgarian armed…
Ambassador Eric Rubin: Bulgaria was not Pressured to Choose the U.S. F-16
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Bulgaria has never been pressured to choose the F-16. “This is a…
The New Patrol Boats Project of The Bulgarian Navy is Slowly Advancing
VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The project for the purchase of two new patrol boats, which will…
The Verbal Attacks over the F-16 Purchase Continue
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The purchase of the F-16 fighters has provoked a new wave of verbal…
The F-16 Fighters Offered to Bulgaria will be Manufactured in the US, not in India
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. aerospace company Lockheed Martin denied the claims…
Bulgaria’s Air Force Reported Successful Completion of the Key Tasks for the Past 2018
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Bulgarian Air Force reports that the main tasks set in its Action…
Sweden Remains Open to Negotiation with Bulgaria on Gripen Fighters
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Sweden remains ready to negotiate on the Gripen fighters in the…
Lockheed Martin: We Will Support Our New Bulgarian Partners
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, in a special press release sent to the media, the U.S.…
Bulgaria Starts Negotiating with the U.S. on the F-16 Purchase After Parliamentary Approval
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Тoday, after holding a heated debates, Bulgaria’s Parliament, in the…
Bulgaria’s Government Assures the Procedure for the Acquisition of a New Type of Fighter is Transparent
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Chairman of the parliamentary group of PP GERB, Tsvetan Tsvetanov…
Bulgaria’s Government Proposes to the Parliament a Plan to Start Talks with the U.S. on the Purchase of F-16
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – At today's regular meeting, the Cabinet took a decision to propose to…
Bulgarian Armed Forces Solemnly Marked the Beginning of the New Military Training Period
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Yesterday (7th January), the military formations of the Bulgarian Armed…
Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry Issues Tender for Antonov An-30 Aircraft Overhaul
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Amid the heated debates over the purchase of a new type of combat…
In 2018 “Arsenal” JSCo Reported Good Financial Results. No Reductions are Foreseen
KAZANLAK, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The director of finance at the biggest Bulgarian military producer…
Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry Reports a Number of Positive Trends in the Past 2018
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On one of the last days of 2018 (28th December), the Bulgarian Defence…
The Equipment and Capacity of the U.S. F-16 Block 70 Offered to Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to today's press release of the global aerospace and defence…
The Lockheed Martin`s F-16 Is the Bulgarian Choice for New Fighters. Negotiations with the United States Start
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On the last working day before Christmas, the working group, appointed…
Traditional Video Conference with the National Commanders of Bulgaria’s Military Contingents Abroad was Held Yesterday
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov and the Chief of…
Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Sees Budget Increase as One of the Possible Scenarios in the New Fighter Acquisition Procedure
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Bulgarian Minister of Defence Krasimir Karakachanov outlined a…
Despite its Lack of License the State-Owned Avionams Had a Chance to Repair Bulgaria’s Su-25
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The repair of the Su-25 aircraft that Bulgaria’s MoD decided to be done…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Advocated for the U.S. NATO-interoperable Fighters During his Visit in Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State expressed hope that the Bulgarian Air…
Bulgarian Prime Minister Considers the U.S. F-16 Offer “Significantly Better”, SAAB Optimizes its Bid Immediately
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has practically predetermined the…
Over BGN 113 Million Extra Funding Allocated for the Needs of the Bulgarian Army
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - At the request of Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, today (12th…
Bulgarian Shiprepair Yard “Terem-SRY Flotski Arsenal – Varna” Operates at a Loss
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - "Terem - SRY Flotski Arsenal – Varna” LTD has accumulated 3 million…
“Arsenal” Arms Plant to Undergo Full Investigation after Seized Illegal Weapons
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Prosecutor's Office of Republic of Bulgaria has ordered an inspection…
Atlantic Council of Bulgaria Voiced a Position on the Acquisition of a New Type of Combat Aircraft
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Atlantic Council of Bulgaria has issued an opinion stating our…
Bulgaria’s Deputy Defence Minister Participated in EDA Annual Conference
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Atanas…
Bulgarian Experts Participate for Another Year in NATO’s Largest Cyber Defence Exercise
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - For another year, a Bulgarian team takes part in NATO’ largest and most…
The 37th Contingent of the Bulgarian Army Left for Afghanistan to Join NATO’s Resolute Support Mission
BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Today (29th November) at a ceremony held at Macedonia Square in…
Bulgaria Remains Without Firefighting Helicopters after a Failed Procedure
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - So far, Bulgaria still remains without helicopters for aerial…
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers Has Approved the Investment Projects for the MiG-29 and Su-25 Repairs
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - At today’s regular meeting, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of…
Bulgaria’s Defence Minister: the Estimated Cost for the New Fighters Cannot be Exceeded
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgarian Minister of Defence has excluded the option of increasing the…
Bulgarian Navy Project Approved by EU under PESCO Framework
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Bulgarian Navy project proposal for developing deployable modular…
Bulgaria Can Play an Essential Role in F-16 Maintenance
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On November 21, at an organized meeting, Lockheed Martin again made a…
Bulgaria is about to Conclude the Deal for the Su-25 Overhaul with the Belarus’ “558 ARP”
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence is about to conclude the deal for the…
Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Defence Partakes at Joint Session of the EU Defence and Foreign Ministers
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, a Bulgarian delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of…
Boeing’s F-18 Super Hornet Dropped out of the Competition for Bulgarian New Fighters
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The U.S. proposal of Boeing F-18 Super Hornets for the new Bulgarian…
Bulgarian Navy Frigate Drazki Joins NATO Operation “Sea Guardian”
BURGAS, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 16 November, the Wielingen-class frigate Drazki, part of the…
VMZ Sopot Will Produce UAVs Based on Israeli Technology
SOPOT, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - VMZ Sopot and Israel’s Aeronautics Group begin their cooperation and…
Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Arrived in Bulgaria to Discuss Military Cooperation Expanding
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Yesterday, the Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Andrey Botsev welcomed…
Seven Companies Confirm Participation in the New Patrol Boats Project for the Bulgarian Navy
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Seven companies have confirmed their intention to submit proposals for…
Bulgarian Deputy Defence Minister Spoke about EU Defence Initiatives at The Economist Magazine Conference
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, the Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov…
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Visited the 61st Stryama Mechanized Brigade – Karlovo
KARLOVO, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, the soldiers of the 61st Stryama Mechanized Infantry Brigade…
The participation of Optix has provoked interest at Indo Defence – Indonesia
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - For the third consecutive time OPTIX participated in the biggest…
In 2017 Bulgaria Exported 20% More Arms and Munitions
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In Bulgaria’s Parliament, it is about to be considered and…
The Bulgarian and Romanian Naval Forces Started their Annual Exercise Poseidon 2018
BURGAS, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Today, the bilateral Romanian-Bulgarian naval exercise Poseidon 2018,…
Bulgarian Land Forces Expect Another 12 Projects for Their Complete Modernization
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Besides the acquisition project for a new infantry fighting vehicle,…
Quality Bulgarian Optics at the International Exhibition Indo Defence in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In the period from 07-11 November, for another year, the…
National Computer-Assisted Command Post Exercise “Esen 2018” Started in Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Today, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence published information on the…
Bulgaria’s MPs Adopted a New Cyber Security Act
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last week, Bulgaria’s National Assembly has adopted a new Cyber Security…
Elbit Systems Held Industrial Cooperation Day for Potential Partners from Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israel-based international defence electronics company, Elbit…
Bulgaria’s Deputy Chief of Defence Attended the Distinguished Visitors’ Day of Trident Juncture 2018
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 30 October, Bulgaria’s Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General…
Bulgarian Prime Minister and the Defence Minister Attended the Final Stage of the В-9 CJSE „Thracian Sword – 2018“
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Last week, on 26 October, the Special Operations Forces of the B-9…
Absurd situation – Bulgaria is ready to spend BGN 311 million for repair of SU-25 (Updated)
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com)- Bulgaria is about to pay three times the maximum estimated cost initially…
Bulgarian Land Forces and the Air Force Detonated Unexploded WWII Ammunition
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Today, specialized units of the Bulgarian Land Forces and Air Forces…
Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Confirms the Delay of the Deal for the New Fighter
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgarian Minister of Defence Krasimir Karakachanov confirmed what was…
Bulgarian military ships highly evaluated by international experts in Paris
PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Two Bulgarian military patrol ships attracted the attention of the experts…
Bulgarian Special Forces Host the В-9 CJSE “Thracian Sword 18”
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence announced that the…
Bulgaria’s Deputy Defence Minister Anatoliy Velichkov Attended the Final Phase of the “Strike Back 2018”
THE KOREN FIELD TRAINING GROUND, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last Friday (19 October), the final phase of…
General Andrey Botsev (Bulgaria) Participated in the 3rd Counter Violent Extremist Organizations Conference in Washington
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence announced that this week, the Bulgarian…
Bulgarian Servicemen to Participate in the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI)
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – In a statement of the Cabinet, released earlier today, it is said that at…
Six People Injured during an Accident in “Arsenal” Military Plant
KAZANLAK, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Today, a second accident for this year, due to local ignition, has…
President Rumen Radev Calls on “Radio Silence” During the Evaluation of the Bids for the New Bulgarian Fighter
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Today, President Rumen Radev who participated in a wreath-laying…
Bulgarian Air Force Commander Says the Deal for the New Fighter Won’t be Completed So Fast
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In front of journalists, the Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force Major…
State-Owned Military Plants in the Competition for the Overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force’s Mi-17 and Mi-24V
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to the information and documentation, published on the…
Leonardo Offers and an Option for Newly Built Eurofighter to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – In an recent official announcement made by the Italian respondent to the…
Big Interest in the SWIR Technology of Opticoelectron at the AUSA Exposition
WASHINGTON, the USA(BulgarianMilitary.com) - For a second consecutive year the Bulgarian optical manufacturer…
Tactical Exercise Strike Back 2018 will be Held at Koren Field Training Ground
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – For another year, the Bulgarian Army will conduct the tactical training…
A Bulgarian Delegation Participated in the October 2018 meetings of NAC in Brussels
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – A Bulgarian delegation headed by the Deputy Defence Minister Atanas…
The Comments on the Bids for the New Bulgarian Fighter are Now On
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The evaluation of the bids for the new Bulgarian fighter is now on, as…
SAAB Gripen Played its Trump Card for the Deal of New Bulgarian Fighter Jets
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin's presentation on 18 September in Sofia, with which the…
The New Bulgarian Fighter Will Be Selected from among Four Bids
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The new Bulgarian fighter will be selected from among four bids from…
General Andrey Botsev (Bulgaria) Attended a NATO Military Committee Conference
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) – A regular annual conference of the NATO’s highest Military Authority, the…
Only “558 ARP” Has Submitted Documents for the Bulgarian Su-25 Overhaul
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Today in the National Assembly, Defense Minister, Krasimir Karakachanov,…
Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Delegation Visits Sweden
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense, announced a forthcoming…
Bulgaria Will Send 41 Servicemen to Participate in the Exercise Trident Juncture – 2018 in Norway
SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - In October, the Republic of Bulgaria will send 41 military personnel of…
U.S. Secretary of the Army Visited a Joint Bulgarian – U.S. Military Exercise at Novo Selo
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 25 September, hundreds of Bulgarian and U.S. servicemen took part…
BDIA Organizes National Conference on Defence Industry
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Today, 20th September, at the Central Military Club in Sofia, the…
Bulgarian Servicemen in Blue Bridge and Saber Junction 2018 Exercises
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 19 September 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Sgt.…
F-16 Block 72 Known as Viper Has Been Offered to Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 19 September 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo credit: Pixabay
The…
Defense Minister Karakachanov Greeted the Border Police and the Army for their Cooperation in the Protection of the Border
Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 18 September 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo: Boyko…
Bulgaria Will Pay About EUR 5 Million for Repair of Russian Т-72 Tanks
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 28 August 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo credit: U.S. Army Photo
13…
Bulgaria Cannot Influence the Expected Offers for a New Fighter for its Army
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 24 August 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: News Agency BGNES
The…
Debts of Avionams at about BGN 15 Million Are on Sale
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 23 August 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org/Bulgarian…
BGN 41 Million Planned by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence for Repairs of its Su-25
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 22 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Chris Lofting…
A Delegation of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence Will Visit the USA
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 21 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin/…
U.S. and Bulgarian Navy Servicemen Participated in Joint Exercise in Varna
VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 16 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva
On 13 August, servicemen…
Bulgarian Naval Forces 139th Anniversary Celebrations in Varna
VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 13 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: BNR
After…
700 Servicemen Participated in the Demonstrations within “PLATINUM LION – 2018” Exercise
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 9 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Mil.Gov.ua…
Optix JSCo. celebrates its 20th anniversary
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 08 August 2018, Author: Optix Communication Team, Editor: Boyko…
In Bulgaria it is Produced World-class SWIR Technology
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), August 16, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo Credit: opticoel.com…
Bulgarian Navy Will Receive New Motorboats for $2 million as a Donation from US
VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Pexels.com…
The Celebrations for the 139th Anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy Started in Ruse
RUSE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: BNR
This year…
The Multinational Joint Exercise “Platinium Lion 18” Begins
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 31 July 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Mil.Gov.ua…
The Bulgarian Dep. MoD Zapryanov is Among the New Chairs for the EDA Steering Boards
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 30 July 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: News Agency BGNES
The…
Official: Bulgaria Will Request Bids for 5 Combat Aircrafts and Their Modifications
SOFIA, Bulgaria, July 26, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo credit: Eurofighter
On the website of the Defence…
Technical information and unit prices of the five combat aircrafts for which Bulgaria will ask for offers
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria, June 26, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo credit: SAAB / The Gripen’s appeal is helped…
The 35th Bulgarian Contingent Returned from Its Mission in Afghanistan
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 23 July 2018, Editor: Boyko Nikolov, Photo credit: Armymedia.bg
All…
The Bulgarian Navy Corvette Bodri Is Participating in Sea Breeze 2018
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 16 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Bulgarian Ministry…
The Bulgarian Naval Exercise BREEZE 2018 is Ongoing
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 16 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Bulgarian Ministry…
Some Underwater Stones in Military Deals That May Cost Billions
SOFIA (Bulgaria), July 5, 2018, Source: Mediapool, Nikola Lalov, Photo credit: Pan.bg
The government intends…
Greece Welcomed Service Members from the 68th Special Forces Brigade of Bulgaria for Joint Training
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), July 4, 2018, Author: Bm Team, Photo: twitter
Greece welcomed service…
About € 4 Million Is Invested by Opticoelectron in 2017
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 29, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Picture: Hristo Elkin…
The New Patrol Boats Project Is Restarted and Is Worth about BGN 1 Billion
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 28, 2018, Author: BM Team, Photo credit: Pan.bg
About BGN 1…
The Bulgarian Special Forces Will Participate in a NATO Mission in Afghanistan
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 25, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo credit: Wikipedia
Up to 160…
Nieuwpoort Hosted a Demonstration of SafeShore Developed in Partnership with OPTIX, Bulgaria
PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 21, 2018, Author: Bm Team, Photo credit: Optix Co.
The…
Eight NATO member countries will take part in the biggest exercise held in Novo Selo, Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 21, 2018, Author: Bm Team, Photo credit: Army.mil
Eight NATO…
Opticoelectron Reported More Than Successful Eurosatory 2018 Exhibition
PARIS (France), June 15 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo: Stoyan Hristov
On the last day of the exhibition we…
Opticoelectron Will Show its Best Products at Eurosatory in Paris
PARIS (France), June 11, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo: dipl. eng. Tsvetana Donova
Only weeks after the end…
The Е-3А AWACS System is a Key Component for the Security of the NATO Allies
SOFIA (Bulgaria), June 6, 2018, Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Photo: Ministry of Defence…
OPTIX And Partners Create New Defence In EU Against Drones
Mr Gagov, during that year you shall implement the perspective European Safeshore Project for defence against…
President and Minister Impressed by an Indigenous Product Sold Worldwide (updated)
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 31, 2018, Author: Bm team, Photos: Boyko Nikolov
The president of the Republic of…
Small Night Vision Goggles, Developed by a Big Production Team
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 31, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo: Hristo Elkin
The military business is quite…
Multipurpose Armoured Truck Conveyor MT-LB-M1
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 31, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Terem
The MT-LB М1 is an armoured tracked…
Divisions of the Anti-Aircraft Missile Base Train at the Field Training Ground “Koren”
SOFIA (Bulgaria), May 29, 2018, Source: Bulgarian Air Force, Photo: Bulgarian Air Force
Divisions from the 1st…
A Class of Patrol Vessels Presented for the First Time by a Bulgarian Shipyard
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: MTG Dolphin, Photo: defenceweekly.com (a Border Police ship)
For the…
Welcome Address by Mr. Emil KARANIKOLOV – Minister of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria, Photo:Ministry of…
Welcome Address by Mr. Krasimir Karakachanov – MoD of the Republic of Bulgaria
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Photo: gabrovodaily.info…
Crashed WW II Military Aircraft Found Near a Bulgarian Village
SOFIA (Bulgaria), May 18, 2018, Author: Bm News Team, Photo: Bulgarian Air Force
On 18th May 2018, the Bulgarian…
The Tradition Opticoelectron to Participate at Optatec Germany is Kept This Year Again
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), May 14, 2018, Author: Bm team, Photo: Opticoelectron
From 15 to 17 May in Frankfurt it…
The Ministers of Defence of the EU Member States Meet in Sofia
SOFIA (Bulgaria), May 4, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: eu2018bg.bg
The Ministers of Defence of…
The Cabinet Wants the Bulgarian Soldiers to Operate Bulgarian Machines
TARGOVISHTE (Bulgaria), April 28, 2018, Source: Mediapool.bg, Picture: MoD
The Government is going to vote the…
Bulgaria Will Pay the First Instalment for Repair of the MiG-29s. The Atlantic Council Disputes the Signed Contract
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 25, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Airgroup 2000
Today, at a regular meeting…
Meeting of the Bulgarian Industrial Forum within Hemus 2018
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 24, 2018, Text: Bm News Team, Photo: iforum-bg.mod.bg (foundation meeting)
On 30th May…
No Bulgarian Service Members Injured in Kabul Bombing
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 23, 2018, Text: BM News Team, Photo: REUTERS/Omar Sobhani
No Bulgarian service members…
The Goals of the Training of the Artillery Units of the Land Forces Have Been Achieved
HASKOVO (Bulgaria), April 20, 2018, Source: MoD, Photo: Marines.mil
It has been achieved the goals of the…
According to the President Radev, the Delayed Projects for Modernization of the Army are a Reason for Partial Fulfilment of the Tasks
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 20, 2018, Source: BNR, Editor: Boyko Nikolov, Photo: BTA
On 19th April it was held a…
OPTIX Became the Main Sponsor of the Newest Cabinet at the Bulgarian Defence Institute
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), April 17, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: OPTIX
OPTIX, a Bulgarian…
Modernization of the Bulgarian Air Force – not Related to the Situation in Syria
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 13, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Bulgarian MiG-29/Krasimir…
Bulgaria Hasn’t Been Requested to Assist a Strike on Syria by Now
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 13, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: bTV
Bulgaria hasn’t been requested to…
The Procedures for the Bulgarian Land and Air Force Modernization Projects Start
SOFIA (Bulgaria), April 4, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: wikipedia.org
The procedures for the…
Turkish Military Vessels Will Visit Varna under the Exercise “Sea Star – 2018”
SOFIA (Bulgaria), March 29, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by turkishnavy.net
In the period from…
No Bulgarian Service Members Injured in the Attack on the Kandahar Base
SOFIA (Bulgaria), March 29, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by Cryptome.org
The international…
The Minesweeper BGS Priboy Is Back in Bulgaria after ARIADNE 2018
SOFIA (Bulgaria), March 22, 2018, Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Editor: Galina Zdravkova…
Agreement on Maintenance of the Bulgarian MiG-29s Was Signed
SOFIA (Bulgaria), March 22, 2018, Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Editor: Galina Zdravkova…
Opticoelectron Equipped the New Automobiles of the Border Police
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), March 28, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Hristo Elkin
In the end of March,…
Israel Will Enter the Competition for Bulgarian New Fighters
SOFIA (Bulgaria), March 19, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by Wikipedia
According to the said by the…
Optix Has Sold Part of Its Assets to American Optics
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), March 20, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by Bm
In the end of 2017, the…
The Victims Due to the Explosion in the Bulgarian Plant “Arsenal” Are Already Two (updated)
BULGARIA, March 14, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by DarikNews
The victims as a result of the…
One Victim and One Seriously Injured After an Explosion in a Bulgarian Military Plant
BULGARIA, March 14, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by DarikNews
Earlier today, there has been an…
The Largest Training “Spring Storm 18” in the Black Sea with Bulgarian Participation
SOFIA (Bulgaria), March 05 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by Radioconstanta.ro
Bulgarian military…
Ivan Cholakov: This shooting complex is an opportunity of discovering new horizons in our manufacturing
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), February 5, 2018, Author Boyko Nikolov (Bm)
On 5th Feb. 2018 it was officially opened…
Opticoelectron Group Has Doubled Its Production in Three Years
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), February 2, 2018, Author: Michail Vanchev (Capital.bg) Photo: PFO Archive
Measured…
On 5th February OPTIX Opens a New Investment Area
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), February 01, 2018, Author: Editorial Team (Bm), Photo: Pia-news.com
This year the…
Significant International Presence Is Expected at “Hemus” 2018
SOFIA (Bulgaria), January 23, 2018, Author: Editoral team (Bm), Photo: Twitter
In 2018 significant international…
The Military Transport Aircraft Spartan of the Bulgarian Air Force Went through an Accident
PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), January 20, 2018, Editorial team (Bm), Photo: US Army
Yesterday, 19th January, the military…
The Hemus Defence Exhibition has a good attendance by foreign delegations
SOFIA (Bulgaria), January 17, 2018, Author Boyko Nikolov (Bm), The Former Defense Minister Nicolay Nenchev in the…
The patent Office circulated a special video about Opticoelectron
The Patent Office of Republic of Bulgaria circulated a special video about the located near the town of…
The Government decided how to spend the money intended for repair of the Bulgarian MiGs
SOFIA (Bulgaria), December 29, 2017, Author Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo archive
On 29th Dec., the Government Press…
Minister Karakachanov: There are no results without social dialogue
SOFIA (Bulgaria), 2017 December 22, By News Wire Team (Bm), Photo: Novinite.vom
Today the Ministry of Defense,…
The Bulgarian Defence Institute (BDI) investigates the cyber-attack field
SOFIA (Bulgaria), 2017 December 22, Author Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Arl.Army.mil
A virtual laboratory will…
There is a risk for the defence of our territorial waters, stated the Counter Admiral Mitko Petev
SOFIA (Bulgaria), December 21, Author Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Pixabay.com
“The termination of the project…
UkrOboronProm appeals against the repair of Bulgarian MiGs
SOFIA (Bulgaria), December 21, By Boyko Nikolov, Photo: Airgroup 2000
On 19th Dec., the Ukrainian state-owned…
MTG Dolphin withdrew their offer for building of two patrol boats
SOFIA (Bulgaria), December 20, By Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Pan.bg
Today, MTG Dolphin Shipyard, located in the…
Bulgarian American training was conducted on Novo Selo military field
NOVO SELO (Bulgaria), December 18, By Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: WallDevil.com
On December 18 a joint Bulgarian…
The Bulgarian society has faith in our army, according to latest survey
(SOFIA) (Photo by Wikipedia) - Gallup International has conducted an independent survey among 800-1000 Bulgarians…
Difficult tasks are aways a challenge, not an excuse
PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), December 12, By Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Bm
I speak with dipl.eng. Miroslav Vasev…
Bulgaria has decided to repair the MiGs for € 40 mln.
(SOFIA) (Photo by Airgroup 2000) - The Public Procurement Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria has published a tender…
The Bulgarian and Macedonian SOF will cooperate with joint trainings in 2018
PAZARDJIK (BM) (Photo by Wikipedia) - The 68th Brigade for Special Operations of the Republic of Macedonia visited…
Extra money for technical support or C-27J Spartan stays on the ground
SOFIA (BM) (Photo: US Army) - Bulgaria bought six C-27J Spartan aircraft six years ago, and only one is secured by…
The President Rumen Radev flies with French fighter jet Dassault Rafale
The President Rumen Radev flies with French fighter jet Dassault Rafale
NATO’s collective defense in the Bulgarian National Security Strategy
NATO's collective defense and new EU`s defense capabilities are just a part of th Bulgarian National Security…
A Clear message from NATO: Bulgaria is a Reliable Ally
General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, visited Bulgaria on 30 Nov-2 Dec. During his visit,…
A Common Security Platform for Bulgaria, Albania and Macedonia
After the plenary and bilateral meetings which were held in Ohrid and which were initiated by the Adriatic Charter,…
A Bulgarian team participates in NATO’s largest cyber defense training
The biggest Cyber Defense exercise "Cyber Coalition" is being held from 28 to 30 November 2017. It involves more…
Bulgaria will Cooperate with the UK on Defense Strategy
The government approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Defense of Bulgaria and the…
Bulgarian PM praises move to quit NATO drill, says Turkey’s partnership crucial
Bulgaria's prime minister on Monday praised Turkey's decision to withdraw from a NATO drill following incidents in…
Bulgaria Considering Boeing Super Hornets to Complement MiG-29s
The Bulgarian Air Force will look into buying Boeing F-18 Super Hornets following a review of competitors Saab,…
MoD: MTG Dolphin made a strong offer for a new patrol ship
The Bulgarian company MTG "Dolphin" JSC has satisfied the technical and financial requirements of the invitation to…
Patria intends to take part in the modernization of the Bulgarian Army
On November 14th, representatives of the Finnish company Patria, met with the MPs from the parliamentary defense…
Bulgaria supports Macedonia’s bid to join NATO and EU
Bulgaria supports Macedonia’s bid to join NATO and EU, Bulgaria’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense Krasimir…
Italy Ended with the Security of Bulgaria’s Sky
Ceremony at the Graf Ignatievo Base marked the end of the joint mission of the tasks of airspace protection by the…
Defence Minister: Our Primary Concern is the Life of the Airmen
The main concern of the leadership of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Bulgarian Army is to ensure a good…
Bulgarian aviation capacity reduced to critically low level: BAA
The aviation capacity of the country has been reduced to a critically low level, the Bulgarian Aviation…
CMDR COE Holds Fifth Steering Committee Meeting
(Source: CMDR COE | Photo: CMDR COE)
The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE)…
Cutting of the first steel plate of BN803
Cutting of the first steel plate for the new project – 2’300 m3 Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger for Baggerbedrijf…
Bulgarian Air Force Pilots Refuse to Fly Outdated MiG-29 Jets
Bulgaria's deputy defense minister confirmed on Tuesday that some military pilots will not take part in planned…
Bulgaria is Joining the EU’s Single Defense System
The Government adopted a decision on Bulgaria's accession to the joint notification to the Council of the European…
Bulgaria Plans to Spend 2.25 bln Euro on Defence, Security in 2018
Bulgaria plans to spend 4.4 billion levs ($2.64 billion/2.25 billion euro) on defence and security next year,…
Project Manager and Exercise Director for VIKING 18 visits CMDR COE
Members of the Core Planning Team for the Computer Assisted Exercise (CAX) VIKING 18, led by the Project Manager…
Bulgaria to Seek Proposals on New F-16s, Eurofighter Typhoons
Bulgaria will ask for proposals from Portugal on providing new U.S. F-16s and from Italy on new Eurofighter…
Keel laying of Tugboat at MTG-Dolphin
In early October, Varna-based MTG-Dolphin Shipyard laid the keel of a 40 t. bollard-pull Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)…
President Radev: Military power should become factor of Europe’s foreign policy
The military power should become a factor of Europe’s foreign policy, Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said in a…
Topic related to NATO’s presence in Black Sea again subject to internal debates in Bulgaria
Tension occurred again this week between the ruling parties and the opposition in relation to the topic about…
Council of Ministers will Discuss the Way of Security of the Airspace of Bulgaria
At the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers will be discussed the way of security of the airspace of…
Opticoelectron is “The Inovative Company of the Year ” for 2017
"Opticoelectron Group" JSCo is awarded for "Innovative Company of the Year" for 2017 and the award will be awarded…
NATO has Announced the Creation of Black Sea Forces in Bulgaria and Romania
NATO has announced the creation of new multinational forces in Romania in order to counteract Russia's influence in…
Opticoelectron Group will be present at AUSA 2017, Washington DC [updated]
The Bulgarian optical producer Opticoelectron Group Ltd. will participate in the largest military exhibition for…
Defence Industry Interagency Council Reinstates Weapons Manufacturer Emco’s Trading License
Sofia, October 6 (BTA) - The interagency council on the defence industry has unanimously decided to reinstate…
Statement: A Major Risk to Our National Security is the Terrorist Threat
The Parliament approved the annual report on Bulgaria’s national security for 2016, according to bTV.
The report…
Bulgaria Govt, Opposition Clash over Fighter Jets
The majority of Bulgaria’s MPs on Thursday approved a report that recommends the revision of the procurement…
Finland Offers to Include Bulgarian Industry in Potential AMV Supply Deal
Finland's Patria said on Wednesday it is offering to Bulgaria the options of technology transfer and local…
A New Group of US Military Arrives in Bulgaria
The reworking of the map of Europe after the annexation of the Crimea in early 2014 created tensions along the…
Montenegro Ministry of Defence Delegation Visits CMDR COE
A Montenegro Ministry of Defence Delegation, led by Mrs. Alma Adrovic, Head of the Public Relations Service,…
International Scientific Conference on “Future Armed Forces 2040” Will Begin Today
Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov will open today an international scientific conference on "Future Armed…
France’s Nexter bids to supply armoured vehicles to Bulgarian army
SOFIA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - French state-owned group Nexter Systems said on Monday it would bid to supply Bulgaria…
Israeli Air Force Holds Large-scale Joint Exercise in Bulgaria
Israeli and Bulgarian air forces are holding a joint exercise over Bulgaria, the Xinhua news agency reported.…
Opticoelectron produced the new Muson 17
The first of the new Musson 17 mobile systems for surveillance and observation developed in Opticoelectron's…
Bulgarian Cabined Approved the Report on the State of the Bulgarian Defense and Armed Forces
The government has approved and proposed to the National Assembly to accept the report on the state of the…
Bulgarian Military Doctors are Going to Mali
A team of Bulgarian military doctors went to Mali. For the 15th time since 2013, our specialists have been involved…
Tugboat sea ALCOR by MTG Dolphin
“ALCOR” is 27.6 m in length and is powered by two Caterpillar engines, each with a capacity of 1800 hp. The vessel…
Bulgaria Will Sent the 34th Contingent of the Bulgarian Army to Participate in NATO Mission in Afghanistan
With a ceremony, the 34th contingent of the Bulgarian Army will be sent to participate in the NATO Mission in…
Bulgarian Minister of Defense Requests BGN 90M For the Fleet in the Next Budget
The Ministry of Defense will want in the next budget to allocate BGN 90 million for the modernization of our…
Military Equipment from the Bulgarian and US Armed Forces to be Presented in Sofia
If you want to see American combat machines up close, go to the Military Academy “Georgi S. Rakovski” in Sofia, on…
Bulgaria is Sending Military Personnel in Kosovo
The government changed a decision from 14th November 2016 about dispatching servicemen from the armed forces of…
U.S. Soldiers team up with Bulgarian Air Force for critical search and rescue training
Aviators from A Company, 2-10 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the Bulgarian Air…
Naval training with participation of 8 countries starts in Bulgarian waters
A national naval exercise named "Breeze 2017" with international participation is held in the territorial waters,…
‘Swift Response 17’ multi-national airborne training commences
The USA led 'Swift Response 17' airborne exercise will take place and hosts will be the countries of Bulgaria,…
‘Saber Guardian 2017’ Multinational Exercise Starts in Bulgaria
The biggest multinational exercise in the Black Sea region called ‘’Saber Guardian 2017’’ starts today at the Novo…
5th Annual Conference Interagency Interaction in Crisis Management and Disaster Response
CMDR COE carried out its 5th Annual Conference Interagency Interaction in Crisis Management and Disaster Response…
Bulgarian military industry to participate in army’s rearmament as well?
The Bulgarian army is professional and registers say it has staff of some 30,000. Back in the communist era the…
Italian fighters to temporarily guard Bulgarian airspace
The Bulgarian government gave the green light for four Italian Eurofighter Typhoons to temporarily guard the…
Extending of army modernization deadline requested by defense minister
Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov has submitted to the council of ministers a proposal for extending the…
Saab expects talks to supply jets to Bulgaria to start within months
The previous interim government in Sofia had said talks should start with Sweden for the purchase of eight Gripen…
Bulgarian Teams Take Part in Aerial Medical Evacuation Exercises in Germany
Teams from the Bulgarian Military Medical Academy took part in aerial medical evacuation exercises at the US…
Bulgaria will host the multinational military exercise „Saber Guardian – 2017“
The multinational exercise „Saber Guardian – 2017“ is planned to take place in the period 11 -20 July 2017 in…
One dead, 2 hurt in Bulgarian naval helicopter crash
A Bulgarian naval helicopter crashed into the Black Sea during an exercise Friday, killing the commander and…
Name giving ceremony of tug “ALCOR” took place at the Port of Varna on 02/06/2017
The official ceremony for the name giving of a new tugboat, built by “MTG Dolphin” Shipyard, took place at the Port…
Disaster Management Course 2017 iteration accomplishes its goals
CMDR COE successfully conducted the 5-day Disaster Management course from 15 to 19 May 2017 providing basic…
3rd NATO Centres of Excellence Financial Controllers (FINCON) Conference – 2017
Transformation Network Branch, Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT), in co-operation…
Bulgaria Wants More Serious Funding for EU Battlegroups
At a Brussels-held sitting of the Foreign Affairs (Defense) Council of the EU Bulgarian Minister of Defense…
Cutting of the first steel plate of BN 1701
Cutting of the first steel plate for the new project – 1’500 DWT Oil Product Tanker for Rubis Eastern Caribbean…
Bulgaria halts defense industry privatization
Bulgaria has decided to halt the privatization of a number of state-owned companies, including the country’s two…
Bulgarian Arms Factories Winning From the World Conflicts
The finance results of the arms factories are getting better due to the army conflicts in regions which are main…
OPTIX will be present at IDEF, Turkey
In the period 09-12 May 2017 the Bulgarian company OPTIX – leader in manufacturing of Night Vision Devices, Thermal…
Karakachanov Will Work For Compulsory Military Service
The Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Bulgaria Krasimir Karakachanov remains a supporter of an introduction of…
St. George’s Day – Bravery Day and The Day of The Bulgarian Army Marked Today
On May 6, Bulgarians celebrate St. George's Day, also honoured as Bravery Day and the Day of the Bulgarian Army.…
Long-Term Policy Needed to Deal with Military Retention Issues – President Radev
President Rumen Radev Friday said a long-term policy was needed to end the poor retention of the military and to…
General Dynamics demonstrates Piranha’s live-fire capabilities in Bulgaria
General Dynamics European Land Systems has demonstrated the Piranha 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle's capabilities to…
Optix specializes in the design and manufacturing of optical
Established in 1998 as a 100% private company OPTIX specializes in the design and manufacturing of optical,…
5th-Generation Fighters Arrive in Bulgaria
Two U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft and about 20 supporting airmen arrived in Bulgaria today from Royal Air Force…
Bulgaria opts for Swedish Gripen combat jets
Bulgaria has decided to start talks with Sweden to acquire eight new Gripen combat jets made by Saab, Bulgarian…
Opticoelectron Group JSCo presented an exclusive SWIR lenses
Opticoelectron Group JSCo presented an exclusive series of short wave infrared lenses (SWIR), within the Eighth…
Mobile Education and Training Team successfully conducted a Course
From 25 to 27 April 2017 a Disaster Relief Operations Course was held at South-Eastern Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG) HQ,…
Announcement: The 5th CMDR COE Annual Conference
The purpose of every CMDR COE Annual Conference is to promote ideas in a way that will advance the common…
CMDR COE 2nd anniversary
Today, 4 April 2017, the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) celebrated the…
Bulgaria says ready to protect border with Turkey
The pledge comes as Turkey is in separate rows with Bulgaria and the EU, raising worries Ankara could allow a rush…
Bulgaria gets three bids to supply eight fighter jets
Bulgaria has received offers from Italy, Sweden and Portugal to supply eight new or secondhand fighter jets as the…
Sensata Technologies N: Opens New Testing Facility in Bulgaria
Sensata Technologies, (NYSE:ST) one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and…
Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017
Headquarters Rapid Reaction Corps –France (HQ RRC-FR) will participate in Exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017 in Bulgaria…
Optical production, Mobile Surveillance, and Thermal Imaging for the Military
Opticoelectron Group is a leading company in optical engineering solutions for military use. The company has been…
Bulgaria’s President, Govt Replace Acting Chief of Defense
Bulgarian Army Commander, Maj Gen Andrey Botsev, was formally proposed on Wednesday as the new Chief of Defense of…
3/4 ABCT arrives in Bulgaria for deterrence role
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria -- As the M2 Bradley fighting vehicles drove into the motor pool Feb. 21, fresh off trains from…
Bulgaria Marks 20th Anniversary of Applying for NATO Membership
The 20th anniversary of the submission of Bulgaria's application for NATO membership was marked by a seminar and a…
NIRECON – Night Vision Aviator`s Goggles
NIRECON is Night Vision Goggle specially design for night light using. Could be mounted on aviator head helmet or…
Bulgaria’s former defense minister put on trial amid procurement irregularity allegations
A court in Sofia, Bulgaria, has initiated the trial of former Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev, who has…
Vice Admiral Eftimov: No Increased NATO Presence in Black Sea Region
There is no increased presence of NATO’s forces in the Black Sea, stated interim head of defence Vice Admiral Emil…
Bulgaria’s Radev: NATO Exercises in Black Sea No Threat To Tourism
The planned military training exercises of NATO in the Black Sea agreed at the meeting in Warsaw in July 2016 have…
Russian Inspectors to Assess Military Facility in Bulgaria
"Within the framework of Vienna Document 2011 on Confidence- and Security-Building Measures, a Russian group of…
US troops deploy to Bulgaria as part of NATO operation to support Eastern European allies
US troops have deployed to Bulgaria as part of a NATO operation to support Eastern European allies from potential…
Bulgaria Calls for National Debates on Raising NATO Spending Amid US Pressure
He pointed out that in accordance with the decisions made at the Wales and Warsaw summits Bulgaria was making…
Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry Denies Having Signed MiG-29 Repair Contract
No fighter jet repair contract has been signed between Bulgaria and Russian aircraft company MiG over the past…
Stefan Yanev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence: It Is the People in Defence that Matter Most
Our primary task will be to work towards improving the social status of the military and civilian personnel…
Shield Africa 2017, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Shield Africa 2017 closed doors on January 26th, after a very successful fourth edition, held in Abidjan, Cote…
Hemus 2018 will take place in the period 30 May 2018 – 02 June 2018
The XIIIth specialized, international "Defence Equipment Exhibition - Hemus 2018" will take place in the period 30…
OPTIX has been named a National Champion for Bulgaria in The European Business Awards
OPTIX has been named a National Champion for Bulgaria in The European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM; Europe’s…
MUSON 12 – mobile surveillance & observation system
The mobile surveillance observation system MUSON 12 is designed for day and night 24 hours monitoring. The system…
