Defense Commission

Bulgaria's Parliament has given the go-ahead for the acquisition of 198 combat, reconnaissance, and command vehicles, prominently featuring 183 Stryker combat vehicles. The decision, part of a broader military modernization effort, aims to bolster the country's operational and technical compatibility with NATO member states while reducing reliance on non-NATO and EU countries for armaments.

Prime Minister Kiril Petkov convened an emergency Security Council yesterday. The reason was the escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The participants in the meeting presented to the Prime Minister an analysis of the geopolitical situation, as well as possible measures discussed within NATO to demonstrate solidarity on its southeastern flank.

The National Assembly rejected the presidential veto on the F-16 fighter contract.

After two hours of debate, with 128 votes, Parliament rejected the President's objections to the ratification of the treaty.

Macedonian Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi will attend the vote in the Bulgarian National Assembly on his country's NATO Accession Protocol, reported the Bulgarian National Television. 

On 15 February, the Parliamentary Defense Committee approved the Protocol. Voting is expected to take place on Wednesday - 20 February.