Bulgaria Replaces Soviet Arms with NATO-Standard Weapons
Bulgaria is replacing its Soviet‑era small arms with NATO‑standard systems as part of a broader effort to modernize its army and improve interoperability with alliance forces.
Bulgaria Clears NSM Coastal Defense System Purchase for Black Sea Defense
Bulgaria has approved the acquisition of the NSM Coastal Defence System to bolster the country’s Black Sea coast defense capabilities.
Teledyne to Supply Recon Surveillance Kits to Bulgaria’s Stryker Vehicles for $32M
Teledyne FLIR Defense is set to deliver and integrate reconnaissance surveillance kits for Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier vehicles, supporting the country’s military modernization efforts.
Lockheed Completes F-16 Block 70 Production for Bulgaria and Slovakia
Lockheed Martin has finished building the initial fleets of F‑16 Block 70 fighters for Bulgaria and Slovakia.
After 100 Years, Bulgaria Sets Sail With Its First Homegrown Warship
For the first time in over a century, Bulgarian waters are hosting a domestically built warship.
Bulgaria’s First Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel Begins Sea Trials
German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen has launched sea trials of the first multipurpose modular patrol vessel for the Bulgarian Navy.
Bulgaria to Equip Units With Drone Simulators, Expand Unmanned Systems
Bulgarian military units will be equipped with drone control simulators, as part of a broader effort to expand the use of unmanned systems.
Bulgaria, Germany’s Rheinmetall Launch Joint Ammo Factory to Boost EU Defense Supply
Bulgaria and German defense company Rheinmetall have signed a deal worth more than $1.1 billion to build a new center that will produce gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells, boosting Europe’s ammunition supply amid security tensions in the region.
Bulgaria Equips Air Defense Units With IRIS-T Missile System
Bulgaria has begun arming its air defense forces with the IRIS-T missile system, a next-generation German platform set to replace Soviet-era equipment.
Belgium Transfers Final Tripartite Minehunters to Bulgaria for Black Sea Security
The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved the free transfer of four remaining Tripartite mine countermeasure vessels to Bulgaria.
Bulgaria, Germany Unveil $1B Joint Defense Industry Projects
Bulgaria and Germany are launching $1.1 billion in joint defense industry projects, including new plants in the Balkan state to produce artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard rounds, and long-range weapons.
US OKs $620M Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System Sale to Bulgaria
The US has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria valued at $620 million for a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System.
Bulgarian Air Force Welcomes First F-16 Viper
Lockheed Martin has handed over the Bulgarian Air Force’s first F-16 Viper in Graf Ignatievo, Maritsa.
Bulgaria Mulls Replacement for Soviet Artillery With French Caesar
Bulgaria is considering acquiring the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer as a replacement for the Soviet 2S1 "Gvozdika" 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems.
Bulgaria Modernizes Air Force With First F-16 Viper
Bulgaria has officially received its first F-16 Block 70 aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a handover ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina.
UK to Lead Next NATO Military Drills in Europe
The UK will lead allies in NATO's Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, contributing the largest share of personnel and equipment to the drill in Romania and Bulgaria.
Boeing to Produce Small Diameter Bombs for US, Allies
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce Small Diameter Bombs with a maximum value of $6.9 billion.
US, Bulgarian Military Police Practice Force Protection and Active Shooter Response
The US and Bulgarian Military Police have conducted training in Novo Selo to enhance force protection and active shooter response operations.
US Approves Sale of Over 200 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles to Bulgaria
The US State Department has approved the sale of over 200 Javelin FGM-148F anti-armor missiles to Bulgaria.
US Awards Raytheon $1.19B AMRAAM Missile Contract Modification
The US Department of Defense has awarded a $1.19-billion contract modification to Raytheon Technologies for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).
Bulgarian Parliament Approves German Air Defense System Procurement
The Bulgarian parliament has ratified a government proposal for the phased acquisition of a long-range and six medium-range IRIS-T air-defense systems from Germany.
Bulgaria to Provide Air Defense Missiles to Ukraine
Bulgaria's parliament decided to send aging, Soviet-era air-defense missile systems to Ukraine, its first such shipment to Kyiv.
Bulgaria Opens US-Funded Cyber Defense Hub in Sofia
The Bulgarian government has opened a new defense facility in Sofia to improve the country’s cybersecurity capabilities.
US Approves $1.5B in Armored Vehicles to Bulgaria
The US said it had approved the sale of $1.5 billion in armored vehicles to Bulgaria, its latest major deal with an eastern NATO ally.
