Bulgaria
EMCO Rules Out Human Error in Bulgaria Ammunition Depot Fire
A fire and explosions hit an EMCO ammunition depot near Tryavna on August 10. No casualties were reported, while authorities investigate the cause.
Bulgaria
CEE
Who's Who in CEE Artillery Ammunition: The Four Big Producers
From Poland's Mesko to Bulgaria's VMZ Sopot, a guide to the companies driving Central and Eastern Europe's artillery ammunition buildup, and who owns whom.
Bulgaria
Starbase Europe Plans Space Defense Hub Near Sofia
Starbase Europe plans to establish a space and defense innovation hub near Sofia, supporting Bulgaria's ambitions to expand its aerospace ecosystem and attract investment in dual-use technologies.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Seeks MiG-29 Spare Parts as F-16 Fleet Faces Readiness Gap
Bulgaria is seeking MiG-29 spare parts and exploring second-hand fighter options as the Defence Ministry works to sustain NATO air policing until the F-16 Block 70 fleet reaches full operational readiness.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Studies Used Fighter Aircraft to Bridge F-16 Delivery Delay
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence is assessing second hand fighter aircraft as it seeks to maintain air policing capabilities while awaiting the arrival and operational readiness of its remaining F-16 Block 70 fleet. No procurement decision has been made.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Committee Backs Temporary Deployment of US Tanker Aircraft at Bezmer
Bulgaria’s parliamentary Defense Committee has approved a proposal allowing up to eight US aerial refueling aircraft and 250 personnel to operate temporarily from Bezmer Air Base. The deployment would support US operations in the Middle East and still requires approval from the National Assembly.
Greece
Greek Parliament Ratifies Defense Agreements With Bulgaria and Montenegro
The Greek Parliament has approved two bilateral defense agreements with Bulgaria and Montenegro, strengthening military cooperation and security arrangements with neighboring allies.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Prime Minister Confirms End of Military Aid Deliveries to Ukraine
Bulgaria will no longer transfer weapons and ammunition from its military stockpiles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Sofia indicated that future support will focus on other forms of cooperation rather than additional arms deliveries.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Budget Crisis Raises Questions Over Defense Funding Stability
Bulgaria faces mounting fiscal pressure as record spending and rising debt expose delays in public finance reform. The situation could complicate long term defense planning as Sofia balances NATO commitments with EU deficit rules.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Links Defense Industry Expansion to NATO Collective Defense Ahead of Alliance Summit
Bulgaria has reaffirmed its intention to strengthen its contribution to NATO collective defense by expanding the role of its domestic defense industry.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Seeks Expanded Strategic Cooperation with United States in Defense and Advanced Technologies
Bulgaria is seeking to deepen its strategic partnership with the United States by expanding cooperation in defense, energy security, and high technology sectors. The initiative also aims to increase U.S. investment and strengthen industrial collaboration.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Defense Minister Reviews Stryker Assembly Progress at TEREM Facility
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense has confirmed progress on the final assembly of the first Stryker armored vehicles at the TEREM Ivaylo plant in Veliko Tarnovo. The government also plans to certify the facility as a regional maintenance center for the fleet.