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Bulgaria to buy 32 VL MICA air-defence missiles with France and Denmark
The government has approved a joint purchase of 32 VL MICA missiles for the Navy's patrol ships, funded through the EU's SAFE loan scheme, and a new low-altitude air-defence cooperation.
Bulgaria's government approves joining international drone defence initiative
The Bulgarian government has approved the country's participation in an international initiative on defences against low-flying aerial threats such as drones.
Container Ship Struck by Sea Drones off Bulgaria's Cape Kaliakra
A Liberian-flagged container vessel was hit by three sea drones on Wednesday near Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast, scattering over 20 containers. Defence ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey met in Sofia to coordinate a regional response.
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye Condemn Drone Attack on Ship Near Shabla
A container ship was struck by three naval drones off the Bulgarian coast on Wednesday. Defence ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye met in Sofia and jointly condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
Bulgaria Approves EUR 100 Million High-Tech Industrial Park in Dobroslavtsi
The Council of Ministers has approved a memorandum for a EUR 100 million investment to transform a former military base near Sofia into a space and defence development centre.
Cabinet Asks President to Release Chief of Defence Emil Eftimov
The government has formally proposed that President Rumen Radev release Admiral Emil Eftimov from his post as Chief of Defence after he submitted his resignation a month ago.
EU to invite interest in the remaining €21 billion of SAFE defence funds
The European Commission is set to launch a call for expressions of interest in €21 billion left unallocated under the SAFE defence initiative, after 19 national programmes were approved.