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SofiaProcurement
Second batch of eight F-16 Block 70s slips to 2030; 3D radars in 2028
On Air Force Day Minister Stoyanov confirmed a delay to the second batch from the original 2027 target.
SofiaProcurement
On Air Force Day Minister Stoyanov confirmed a delay to the second batch from the original 2027 target.
BucharestDrones
NATO’s top commander in Europe is in close contact with allies, and Romania is asking the alliance for equipment to protect shipping.
SofiaProcurement
With both stages Bulgaria will have six IRIS-T SLM air-defence systems. Only Vazrazhdane voted against.
SofiaDefence
The 42% rise comes mainly from capital spending on the F-16, the multipurpose patrol vessel and the mechanised brigade.
SofiaMilitary Infrastructure
Plamen Tonchev does not rule out sabotage. The Starlink site near Sofia was being expanded and part of its fence was missing.
SofiaDrones
Minister Stoyanov told parliament Bulgaria is in Drone Edge and will join a separate NATO project by 30 October.
VarnaProcurement
Two lots worth up to €33,333.33 excl. VAT – separate from the €80m SAFE counter-drone programme.
Black SeaNaval Warfare
The Bulgaria–Romania–Türkiye group is on its 12th activation. Six drifting mines have been neutralised in Bulgaria's EEZ since 2022.
SofiaGeopolitics
The defence ministers agreed on more surveillance and intelligence sharing. Bulgaria will take the issue to the UN Security Council.
Sofia / WashingtonDrones
The state offers Rheinmetall a Defence Ministry site instead of the original plan near Sopot.
Black Sea, off Shabla and ByalaShipping
Eleven sailors are missing. PM Radev called an extraordinary Security Council meeting and summoned the Russian ambassador.
Black Sea, off SinemoretsNaval Warfare
The find is reported by the Defence Ministry's Bulgarian Army outlet. Who launched the missile, and when, is not stated.
ShablaDrones
The Air Force and Navy located the cargo ship EMIL 40 nm east of Cape Shabla.
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