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.
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.
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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.
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The Bulgarian government is exploring the possibility of purchasing French CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
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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.
On October 24, Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70. Bulgaria will be the second European country to receive the F-16 Block 70. Â
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International Armored Group (IAG), a leading manufacturer of armoured vehicles, has officially opened a new production facility in Burgas, Bulgaria.
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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).
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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.
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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.
On August 6, the Bulgarian parliament approved funding for the purchase of the IRIS-T SLM (Surface-Launched Medium-Range) air defence system.
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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
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