Bulgaria receives two more Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 jets as air force modernisation continues
Two additional Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 multirole combat aircraft landed on 3 October at the Third Air Base near Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
U.S. Army’s 1-16th Infantry completes Bradley combat vehicle live fire qualification in Bulgaria
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division conducted Bradley live fire exercises in Bulgaria from 23 to 26 September 2025.
Rheinmetall to build Europe’s largest gunpowder plant and 155mm artillery shell factory in Bulgaria
Gunpowder and NATO-calibre 155 mm artillery rounds will be produced in Bulgaria under two joint-venture agreements with Germany’s Rheinmetall.
Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System sale to Bulgaria approved by United States
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria involving a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System (NSM CDS) and related support, valued at an estimated $620 million.
Staying strong: 4-6th Infantry Regiment conducts a LFX with M2A1 Abrams in Bulgaria
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, conduct a live fire exercise with M2A1 Abrams.
Lockheed Martin delivers second F-16 Block 70 fighter jet to Bulgarian Air Force
The second F-16 Block 70 fighter jet for the Bulgarian Air Force arrived in Bulgaria on Sunday, 8 June, the Ministry of Defence announced.
Bulgaria grounds first F-16 Block 70 jet due to system deviation during acceptance testing
Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet has been grounded due to a system deviation identified during the acceptance process, Air Force Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev confirmed this week.
Lockheed Martin and Bulgarian Air Force mark arrival of first Bulgaria F-16 Block 70 fighter
Lockheed Martin and the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence formally celebrated the arrival of the first F-16 Block 70 in Bulgaria on Sunday, commemorating the beginning of F-16 operations in Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria receives first F-16 Block 70 multirole aircraft from Lockheed Martin [VIDEO]
The first F-16 Block 70 multirole fighter jet for the Bulgarian Air Force landed at Graf Ignatievo Air Base near Plovdiv on Wednesday, 2 April, marking a significant step in the country’s modernisation of its air capabilities.
Bulgaria: lawmakers approve USD 82 million procurement of Javelin anti-tank missiles
Bulgaria’s parliament has approved the purchase of USD 82.7 million worth of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States, as reported by Reuters.
Bulgaria considers acquisition of CAESAR artillery systems from France
The Bulgarian government is exploring the possibility of purchasing French CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet for Bulgarian Air Force [VIDEO]
On 31 January 2025, Lockheed Martin hosted a formal ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility to mark the handover of the first F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria.