The process of modernization of the armed forces calls for the acquisition of modern equipment, but also the development of critical infrastructure, including by implementing projects for raising connectivity among the member countries,..
The United States did not make any additional requests for assistance to Ukraine during the visit of the Bulgarian delegation to Washington, Defence Minister Todor Tagarev told the BNR's correspondent in the USA Svetoslav Kozlovski. In Todor Tagarev’s..
An Epiphany water blessing ceremony of the battle flags, the standards and sacred flags of the Bulgarian army took place at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia. President Rumen Radev saluted the units of the Bulgarian army. The ceremony..
The Bulgarian army will have new assault rifles within two years, Land Forces Commander General Deyan Deshkov said in an interview with 24 Chasa. The modernization, worth over EUR 1.5 million, is being carried out by Arsenal munitions factory..
The Bulgarian government has approved an emergency allocation of $263.3 million for the first installment for the purchase of Stryker armored vehicles . Payment must be made by December 15th. The agreement approved by the..
The Military Medical Academy in Sofia is celebrating 132 years since its foundation. On 1 December 1891, an order of the Minister of War came into force, establishing the Sofia General Garrison Hospital and appointing Dr Georgi Zolotovich, one of the..
At a briefing, Minister of Defence Todor Tagarev presented his team and the priorities of the ministry. The first priority is building a combat-capable army. Other highlights of the ministry’s work include having highly capable..
After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, when May 6, the Day of Courage and the day of the Bulgarian Army, was celebrated with demonstrations in line with anti-epidemic measures, this year the military parade will take place. On May..
On the eve of the Day of Courage and the holiday of the Bulgarian Army on May 6, Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture is hosting a solemn concert of the representative ensemble of the armed forces and military brass bands from the country. The..
Every year, on 6 May, Bulgaria marks Bravery and Bulgarian Armed Forces Day. It is the day of the St. George’s day water blessing of the military colours and the sacred flags of the Bulgarian army. But what are the sacred flags which are taken..