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Bulgaria’s New Defense Strategy Identifies Russia as a Major Security Threat – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria‘s newly adopted defense strategy identifies Russia as a significant threat to national security, while reaffirming NATO and the European Union as key guarantors of the country’s interests. The document, approved by the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov, outlines the changing security landscape in Europe following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The strategy highlights that Russia’s aggression has Read more…

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Bulgarians on Trial in the UK for Spying: They Allegedly Helped President Radev Win a Second Term – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

A spy ring operating out of the UK has been accused of having links to the “highest echelons” of Bulgaria’s government, as revealed in ongoing hearings at a British court, writes The Independent. Katrin Ivanova, 33, along with her partner Biser Dzhambazov, 43, and co-defendant Orlin Roussev, 46, are part of the Read more…

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Bulgarian Armed Forces Set for Thorough Modernization, Says Deputy Defence Minister – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Deputy Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov revealed the plans for the thorough modernisation of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, estimating a budget exceeding BGN 37 billion. Speaking at a conference commemorating the 20th anniversary of Bulgaria‘s NATO membership, held at Sofia’s Central Military Club, Zapryanov emphasized the critical need for investment in defence capabilities. The three-day forum, commencing Read more…

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Bulgaria Faces Urgent Need for Modern Missile Defense System – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria is currently exposed to the threat of ballistic missile attacks and is in critical need of upgrading its air defense capabilities, warns Deputy Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov in an interview with Nova TV. Seeking assistance from the United States, Zapryanov emphasized discussions on acquiring air defense and anti-ship defense systems. While the U.S. is a crucial partner in Bulgaria‘s military modernization Read more…

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Finally… From Roads to Combat Aircraft: Bulgaria’s Ambitious EUR 6 Billion Plan for NATO and Beyond

Bulgaria‘s Minister of Defense, Todor Tagarev, has announced a substantial infrastructure development plan valued at EUR 6 billion, aimed at serving both NATO requirements and civilian purposes. The multifaceted initiative encompasses the construction of roads, railways, oil pipelines, warehouses, and accommodation buildings, positioning Bulgaria as a strategic hub for NATO activities. One of the key components of this comprehensive Read more…

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Ex-PM: With Investments in the Army, We will Ensure that Bulgaria Never Enters a War – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Kiril Petkov, co-chair of “We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB), backed the “Denkov-Gabriel” cabinet, emphasizing Bulgaria‘s defense strategy focusing on modernizing the army with 21st-century technologies. He argued that relying on outdated Russian equipment might evoke nostalgia but doesn’t match the combat capabilities of modern technologies attainable by the Bulgarian government. Petkov Read more…

By Chief Instructor, ago