Bulgaria
Russia Sabotage Theory Raised After Bulgaria EMCO Explosions
A former EMCO technical director has raised possible Russian sabotage after explosions at a Bulgarian ammunition plant, while investigators say all causes remain open.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drone Debris Along Black Sea Coast
Bulgarian Navy teams recovered a reconnaissance drone, drone debris and a rocket motor in three incidents along the Black Sea coast.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Receive Four Anti-Drone Systems by August 21
Bulgaria expects four anti-drone systems by August 21 after a Ukrainian drone crossed its airspace and exploded inside Bulgarian territory.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Air Defense Gaps Exposed After Drone Incursion
A drone explosion near Bulgaria’s border with Romania has renewed scrutiny of radar coverage, counter-drone defenses and the pace of air defense modernization.
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.
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.