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Israeli Air Force Holds Large-scale Joint Exercise in Bulgaria
Israeli and Bulgarian air forces are holding a joint exercise over Bulgaria, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Bulgaria will commit MiG-29 fighter aircraft and land-based air defense systems - likely the S-300 system that Iran has just received from Russia, and that Russia has deployed in Syria. 42 Israeli aircraft, including F-15 and F-16 fighters, will also take part.
Bulgarian President: 'Project for Purchase of New Fighter Aircraft Should Not Be Dropped'
"The project for the purchase of a new fighter aircraft for the needs of the Bulgarian Air Force should by no means be dropped," Bulgaria's President Roumen Radev said on 21st of August during a visit in Burgas, reported the Bulgarian National Television.
According to the head of State, MIG-29, no matter how good maneuverability it has, does not provide modern combat capabilities.
Bulgarian PM: 'New Combat Aircrafts Must be Bought, Not 2nd Hand Machines'
Talking to reporters in parliament, Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov stated that negotiations would be held with three countries for the purchase of combat aircraft for the Bulgarian air force, reported BNR.
New ones must be bought, he added, not second hand machines.
Boyko Borisov pointed out that F-16, Eurofighter, Gripen and MiG all have factories and manufacture new aircraft.
The Government's Airbus Flew to Sri Lanka With 32 Migrants on Board
The Bulgarian government's Airbus A319 travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka carrying 32 migrants who did not have right of residence in any country of the European Union. From the European agency Frontex for border and coast security explained that for the operation which was coordinated by Bulgaria were paid almost 75 thousand euros.
Ad-Hoc Committee to Examine the Procedure For New Type Fighter Jet Aircraft
The majority in Bulgaria's Parliament decided on 28th of June to set up an Ad-Hoc Committee to examine the procedure for selecting the new fighter jet aircraft for the Bulgarian Air Force.
Bulgarian leader backs EU prospects of Balkan states
In an interview with Sunday's Kathimerini, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed his support for the nations of the western Balkans joining the European Union, noting that this would boost regional security, as long as they fulfil the conditions for membership.
Italian fighters to temporarily guard Bulgarian airspace
The Bulgarian government gave the green light for four Italian Eurofighter Typhoons to temporarily guard the country's airspace in order to strengthen the eastern flank of NATO, officials said Wednesday, cited by Xinhua.
MIG Aircraft Crashes in Constanta County
A MIG 21 Lancer military aircraft crashed on Monday in Constanta County, official sources have informed, Agerpress reported.
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Joint Bulgarian-American Flight Drill Starts
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has announced that at Graf Ignatievo Air Base in Southern Bulgaria, US F-15C fighter jets are to land for participation in a joint Bulgarian-American flying training ''Thracian Eagle - 2017'', BNR reported.
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Two More Days to Choose Novinite's Personalities in the News
Readers of Bulgaria's largest English-language news website Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) only have untul Monday to select the "Personalities in the News" for 2016.
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