International Armored Group (IAG) launches new manufacturing plant in Bulgaria
International Armored Group (IAG), a leading manufacturer of armoured vehicles, has officially opened a new production facility in Burgas, Bulgaria.
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ESSI: Bulgaria signs contract for IRIS-T SLM air defence system
Bulgaria has signed a contract to procure the German medium-range air defence system, IRIS-T SLM, as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Bulgaria to bolster anti-tank capabilities with Javelin missile purchase
The US Defense and Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the US Department of State has approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles to Bulgaria.
Korea Aerospace Industries offers FA-50 fighter jets to Bulgaria as replacement for aging fleet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is offering its FA-50 light combat aircraft to Bulgaria as an optimal solution for the country’s aging air fleet.
Air defence: Bulgaria approves purchase of combat-proven IRIS-T SLM system
On August 6, the Bulgarian parliament approved funding for the purchase of the IRIS-T SLM (Surface-Launched Medium-Range) air defence system.
In production: F-16 Block 70 fighter jets for Bulgaria
Lockheed Martin: Currently, seven Bulgarian F-16s are in various stages of production, and the inaugural flight of the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 is planned for later this year. Â
Aero Vodochody signs deal with Bulgaria for L-39ZA Albatros jets upgrade
Aero Vodochody has announced a new agreement with the Bulgarian Defence Ministry to continue the repair and partial modernization program of the L-39ZA Albatros jet aircraft.
Bulgaria approves procurement of 183 Stryker combat vehicles
The Bulgarian Parliament has authorized a substantial defence spending of approximately USD 1.38 billion (EUR 1.3 billion).
Washington approves a USD 1.5 billion sale of Stryker vehicles to Bulgaria
The United States Department of State has approved a possible future sale of Stryker military vehicles, along with additional related equipment.
Polish industry to repair engines of Bulgarian MiG-29 fighters
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence has signed contract valued at EUR 9.55 million with Poland’s Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze Nr 2 (Military Aviation Works No. 2).
Bulgaria increased its exports of arms and military equipment by 200 percent
Exports of weapons and military equipment from Bulgaria surged by 200 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year, reaching approximately EUR1.6-1.7 billion.
Bulgarian Armed Forces select WB Group’s TOPAZ system
The Bulgarian Armed Forces have chosen the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) TOPAZ, developed by the Polish company WB Group.