Krasimir Karakachanov
Over BGN 50 Million Needed for the Repair the Bulgarian Army's Helicopters
Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov has introduced the government with an estimate of the funds needed to repair the helicopters on the ground. According to the Minister of Defense for the restoration of the airworthiness of part of the available helicopter equipment of our aviation are needed only a little over BGN 50 million is needed.
Bulgarian Army Helicopter Crashes, Killing Two Pilots
A Mi-17 military transportation helicopter crashed on Monday evening near Krumovo air force base close to Plovdiv in central Bulgaria, killing both pilots, Captain Plamen Panteleev, 48, and Captain Stoyan Nedelchev, 45.
A third person on board, engineering officer Alexei Kamenov, survived the crash and was severely injured, but managed to crawl out of the wreck.
EDA and Bulgarian EU Presidency Highlight Importance of Military Mobility
On 7 June 2018, the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) co-organised the conference "Military Mobility - Key to European Security" in Brussels.
Karakachanov: Our Army Is Not Just For Parades
The Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov believes that the Bulgarian Army performs its duties conscientiously, despite the lack of money.
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The Military Parade for the Celebration of the Bulgarian Army
On the occasion of the Day of Courage and celebration of the Bulgarian Army in Sofia are organized a number of celebrations. The May 6th commemoration will begin with a blessings of battle flags and banners before the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and then continue with the traditional military parade.
EU Defense Ministers Meet in Sofia
Sofia hosts a two-day informal meeting of the defense ministers of the EU member states. The forum is part of the official calendar of the Bulgarian presidency of the EU Council and its host is Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov.
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Bulgaria Expresses Interest in Israeli F-16s
Israel will be invited to offer F-16C/D fighters for the Bulgarian tender for a new fighter to replace the Bulgarian Air Force's MiG-29s, Bulgarian Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov said on 19 March.
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Bulgaria Scraps Plan to Ratify Women's Violence Convention
On the eve of International Women's day, Bulgaria's government on Wednesday voted to withdraw its January 3 decision to send the Council of Europe's convention on preventing and combating violence against women, known as the Istanbul Convention, to parliament for ratification.
Deputy PM: The Resignation of Energy Minister Will Not Be Accepted
The resignation of Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova will not be accepted, Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Krasimir Karakachanov said on 6th of March. The decision was taken yesterday at a meeting with Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, which was attended by cabinet ministers.
Bulgaria to Initiate Fighter Jet, Armored Vehicle Procurements this March
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence will submit its proposals to procure new fighter jets and armored vehicles to the Council of Ministers this March, according to Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov.
The minister told public broadcaster BNT that Bulgaria will seek offers "for new and secondhand aircraft" to "find the best prices and the best options."