Tag: Bulgaria
Spanish Eurofighters join NATO air policing mission in Bulgaria
Spanish Eurofighters have landed in Bulgaria where they will support NATO's enhanced air policing mission.
The Spanish Air...
Bulgaria approves funds for 8 more F-16 fighters
The Bulgarian defense ministry has received approval from the government to buy an additional eight F-16 fighters for an estimated $1.3 billion....
Dutch F-35s land in Bulgaria for NATO air policing mission
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed four F-35A fifth-generation fighters to Bulgaria where they will support NATO's air policing mission.
US approves potential $1.67B sale of F-16 fighters to Bulgaria
Bulgaria requested to buy four F-16 C single-seat Block 70 aircraft, and four F-16 D two-seat Block 70 aircraft
Bulgarian Air Force receives Zlin 242L trainers
The Bulgarian Air Force has taken delivery of four Zlin 242L trainer aircraft from Czech manufacturer Zlin Aircraft AD.
NVL Group begins construction phase of Bulgaria’s MMPV patrol vessel program
Germany-based NVL Group, formerly Lürssen Defence, and its Bulgarian shipyard partner MTG Dolphin, have started construction of the first of two Multipurpose...
Bulgaria’s first Cougar helicopter starts overhaul under NATO support program
NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has started maintenance operations on the first Bulgarian Cougar helicopter, after the country joined the NSPA...
US special forces mistakenly storm olive oil factory during drill in...
US soldiers had been simulating seizing and securing an airfield in Bulgaria during exercise Swift Response when they entered a private facility.
Bulgaria’s new patrol vessels to feature Saab combat systems
The Bulgarian Navy's new multipurpose modular patrol vessels that are being built by German shipbuilder Lürssen will be equipped with Saab's combat...
Bulgaria poised to receive two decommissioned F-16s from the US
Bulgaria is expected to receive two decommissioned F-16 aircraft from the US Air Force, pending approval from the US Congress.