Bulgaria
Bulgaria is set to participate in eight new European Union defense initiatives under the PESCO framework. The projects span areas including military mobility, cyber defense, and unmanned systems. The move reflects Sofia’s continued alignment with EU capability development efforts.
Bulgaria
OPTIX JSC and FragaX have entered a strategic partnership to advance unmanned aerial system capabilities in Bulgaria. The cooperation will focus on ISR platforms, interceptors, and loitering systems. The initiative aims to strengthen domestic design and manufacturing capacity.
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Bulgaria’s government has dispatched a 13th package of military assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, the Defence Ministry reported. Specific contents and financial terms of the packages remain classified under national security provisions.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is set to receive €490 million under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative to fund defence industry investments focused on joint procurement.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria attracted the highest volume of venture capital investment in defense and security startups among Central and Eastern European countries in 2025.
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Bulgaria has approved the acquisition of Naval Strike Missiles to strengthen its maritime deterrence posture in the Black Sea. The decision reflects Sofia’s response to the evolving regional security environment and increased naval activity.
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Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a contract valued at up to $32 million to supply reconnaissance sensor systems for Bulgarian Army Stryker vehicles. The program supports Bulgaria’s ongoing land forces modernization and enhances interoperability within NATO formations.