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PM Rosen Zhelyazkov: The first F-16 is a symbol of ideological change

At an official ceremony to welcome the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jet at the 3rd Air Base in Graf Ignatievo, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov pointed out that the new plane symbolizes the ideological change that began in..

13.04.25 14:39 |

The first F-16 fighter aircraft for the Bulgarian army has arrived

The first F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Bulgarian army landed today at Graf Ignatievo air base. Before landing, it flew past the renewed multipurpose runway, renovated for the new fighter aircraft – the only runway in the country suited to..

02.04.25 16:10 |

Bulgaria's MiG-29 jets will continue to fly even after the delivery of F-16s

Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev has surprisingly announced that a procedure is underway for 6 more engines for the MiG-29 jets of the Bulgarian Army and that the Soviet aircraft would not only fly until the arrival of the F-16s,..

29.03.24 11:43 |
Minister Tagarev

Bulgaria negotiating with the USA for deployment of anti-aircraft missile complexes

Bulgaria is having talks with the US about deployment of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missile systems on Bulgarian territory. The negotiations are in fulfillment of the decision of the National Assembly of December 8 to strengthen defense capabilities,..

18.01.24 15:14 |
Minister Tagarev

Arming with new F-16 jets requires changes in military structures

According to the Plan for the Development of the Armed Forces until 2026, it is necessary to make changes in the structures of the army this year, as new fighter jets are expected to be delivered in 2025. The report of Minister of..

26.10.23 09:28 |
Bulgaria's Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev

Defence Minister does not rule out a clash between Russia and NATO in the Black Sea

We cannot rule out a clash between NATO and Russia in the Black Sea, but we seek to avoid escalation. This will depend on Moscow's actions. Russia is constantly provoking NATO, including by expanding the area it controls, Bulgaria’s Minister of..

18.08.23 10:24 |
Todor Tagarev

Defence Minister Tagarev: Bulgaria has maintenance problems with its MiG-29s

Defence Minister Todor Tagarev admitted that Bulgaria has problems with the maintenance of its MiG-29 aircraft . He added that the planes should remain in service until they are replaced by F-16s.  "The MiG-29s are upkept with an effort, but their..

19.07.23 16:58 |
MiG-29

Ukraine will repair engines for the Bulgarian MiG-29 fighters

A Ukrainian plant will repair six engines for the Bulgarian MiG-29 fighter aircraft, it became clear from the decision on the public procurement.  For this purpose, Bulgaria  undertakes to pay BGN 15.5 million without duty and VAT...

24.06.23 10:05 |
MiG-29

The US has recommended that Bulgaria continue to exploit MiG-29s, defence minister says

“The US cannot provide Bulgaria with F-16s as a replacement platform. They ardently recommend that we continue the exploitation of the MiG-29 jets,” said Minister of Defence in the caretaker cabinet Dimitar Stoyanov during a hearing at the..

18.05.23 09:32 |
Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Troels Lund Poulsen

Ukraine invites foreign pilots and foreign military professionals

Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov has invited foreign pilots of F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine seeks to obtain from its allies, to join the Ukrainian army, UNIAN reports. He was speaking at a joint press conference with his Danish..

11.04.23 09:27 |
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