''The Bulgarian army is entering an accelerated phase of modernization'', Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said from the deck of the frigate "Verni" during the High-Level Visitors Day of the Breeze 2025 naval exercise in Varna. Next week, the..
Most of the countries in NATO and the EU have agreements on security cooperation with Ukraine. This was commented by the Chief of Defense, Admiral Emil Eftimov, in response to a journalistic question about the 10-year Agreement on Security Cooperation..
The Strategic Defence Review will recommend a study on the possibility for civilians to receive military training, interim Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said. The latest defence report recommends urgent legislative measures to create conditions..
Filling the reserve in the Bulgarian army is complicated , announced the caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov. The military authorities are trying to fill it through temporary service in the voluntary reserve. Reservists will be attracted by..
The noteworthy participation of the Bulgarian military in NATO and EU operations and missions has made Bulgaria a desirable partner for joint preparations and exercises, which are extremely necessary in the conditions of military..
Military personnel from different garrisons in the country will hold festive events on 25, 26, 29 April and 2 May, in connection with the upcoming Day of Courage and of the Bulgarian army, 6 May . The public will be able to see the..
Today marks exactly 20 years since Bulgaria became a full member of NATO. And if the decision were to be made again today - 56 percent of Bulgarians would vote for our country to remain a member of the Alliance, while 28 percent are of the opinion that..
Urgent measures are needed to prepare the reserve in peacetime, recommends the 2023 Defense Status Report. The document has been adopted by the government and tabled in parliament for approval. Within a year, she staffing shortage in the army..
Purchase of new radars, anti-ship missile complexes, high-mobility system of volley fire , 155 mm howitzers and new helicopters - these are part of the 13 priority projects for the modernization of the Bulgarian army until 2032, said BNR’s..
At a meeting held at the Presidential Palace, President Rumen Radev, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov discussed options for urgent measures to provide personnel for the Bulgarian army and speed up its..
