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Defense Ministers of Bulgaria and Spain at an Inspection at Graf Ignatievo Air Base
The Ministers of Defense of Bulgaria and Spain arrived at Graf Ignatievo Air Base today. They will inspect the joint airspace guard performed by MiG-29 and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters.
The crews of 4 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters and another 130 members of the Spanish contingent are already based and certified in Bulgaria for these tasks.
New Turkish provocations – 43 violations in the Aegean
The Turks in the Aegean are mounting extreme provocations in order to irritate the Air Force and the Greek air defense in general.
It is characteristic that on Tuesday 2 Turkish UAV's proceeded with 41 violations out of the total of 43 recorded, according to the data of the Hellenic Armed Forces General Staff.
Spain is Sending 130 Servicemen and 4 Eurofighters to help Bulgaria protect its Airspace
The Air Force of the Kingdom of Spain will relocate 130 servicemen and 4 Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon II aircraft to Bulgaria. They will perform tasks on enhanced airspace protection together with the Bulgarian Air Force until March 31, 2022, the Ministry of Defense announced. The first Spanish fighters are expected to land at Graf Ignatievo Air Base by the end of the week.
Bulgaria will Receive the latest Training Simulators for the F-16 Fighters
Bulgaria will receive training simulators for F-16 fighters for training pilots for national and NATO missions from the manufacturer Lockheed Martin. Bulgaria is among the first countries to receive F-16 Block 70 fighters and will have simulators with the latest technical configuration.
Russia has launched Military Maneuvers near Ukraine and in Annexed Crimea
Russia's armed forces today launched a new series of exercises near Ukraine and annexed Crimea. The maneuvers involved 6,000 servicemen, as well as fighters and bombers, AFP reported, citing Russian news agencies.
The Modernization of the Bulgarian Air Force Can Go Awry
"A very important priority for the next government must be to ensure full readiness for the acceptance of purchased and already paid F-16 fighter jets and to achieve full operational capability very quickly once they arrive - say, by 2024-2025.
US aircraft arrive in Greek airbase for multinational drills
Fifteen F-15E aircraft belonging to the U.S. Air Forces have arrived at an airbase in Greece in support of a multinational training event on the eve of the signing of the updated new protocol of the Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) between Athens and Washington.
Anniversary of Bulgarian Air Force: Military Equipment on Display at Alexander Nevsky Square
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the First Anti-Aircraft Missile Base of the Air Force.
Components of military equipment are located on St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia.
Threat against Azerbaijan perceived as threats against Turkey: Defense minister
Any threats against Azerbaijan will be looked upon as threats against Turkey, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.
Editorial Ta Nea: Mandatory vaccination
The discussion about whether to extend compulsory COVID-19 vaccination - beyond healthcare workers and those who work at old-age homes and care centres - to more professional categories has already begun.
There is a growing number of ruling party cadres who see it as a weapon against the pandemic.
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