Bulgarian Land Forces
Bulgaria Celebrates 20 Years in NATO with Open Days and Special Events
In commemoration of Bulgaria's 20th anniversary as a member of NATO, the Ministry of Defence has announced open days at military formations across the country. The press centre of the Ministry revealed that the Land Forces will be hosting these events on March 28 and 29, inviting the public to explore and engage with Bulgaria's military heritage.
Bulgarian Military Mourns the Loss of Gen. Sabi Sabev, First National Representative at NATO Headquarters
The Bulgarian military community is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of General Sabi Sabev, as confirmed by the Information Center of the Ministry of Defense on its Facebook page.
Bulgarian Officials Deny Plans for Sending Troops to Ukraine
In a hearing at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov and Defense Minister Todor Tagarev assured deputies that Bulgaria has neither discussed nor intends to send troops to Ukraine. The hearing was prompted by concerns raised after French President Emmanuel Macron's comments suggesting the possibility of sending ground troops to Ukraine.
Bulgaria: Military Personnel offered Help to overcome the Consequences of the Floods in Berkovitsa
By order of the Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev, nearly 100 military personnel and equipment from the 10th mechanized battalion - Vratsa are involved today, June 13, in the activities to overcome the consequences of the floods in Berkovitsa. They will operate under the leadership of the commander of the Third Brigade Command, Colonel Mitko Baltov.
It is already Clear that Bulgarian Ammunition will reach Ukraine
"Bulgarian ammunition will reach Ukraine, although not directly, and this is already clear to everyone," commented the director of the Sofia Security Forum Yordan Bozhilov on the Bulgarian National Television.
He pointed out that our country has one of the largest available old Soviet-type arsenals - weapons and ammunition.
Bulgarian General: All of our Su-25 Aircraft are Home, at Bezmer Airport
"All Su-25 aircraft that are state-owned (of the Bulgarian Army) are at Bezmer Airport." This is what general Konstantin Popov, former head of defense, told bTV on the occasion of a publication in "Bloomberg" that Ukraine currently has 14 Bulgarian Su-25 aircraft.
The Bulgarian Army will Help the Victims of the Floods in Karlovo for at least Another Month
"The Bulgarian army will continue to help the population in the flood-affected settlements in the municipality of Karlovo for at least another month.
Bulgaria Hosts the Joint Exercise "Balkan Spirit - 2022"
The tripartite traditional joint exercise "Balkan Spirit - 2022" is being held from today, August 22, to September 2, 2022 on the territory of the Plovdiv and Pazardzhik regions. Formations from the Special Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria, Romania and the Republic of Greece participate in it. Tasks will also be performed jointly with the Air Force of the Bulgarian Army.
NATO's Multinational Battlegroup in Bulgaria completes its Biggest Exercise yet (VIDEO)
NATO's multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria completed Exercise Platinum Lion 22, passing an important milestone as it moves towards achieving full operational capability.
American Soldiers are coming to Bulgaria to Defend NATO's Eastern Flank
American soldiers will be deployed in Bulgaria as part of NATO's plans for deterrence and the defense of the eastern flank. This was reported by the Twitter account of the US mission to NATO.
The announcement does not make it clear what part of the 2,400 soldiers from the US 101st Airborne Division will remain in Bulgaria. The rest will be located in Romania, Hungary and Slovakia.