Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense has announced that Bulgaria's military districts are in the process of updating their reserve lists. This task involves revising the database of personnel and equipment held in reserve, in line with the regulations set forth in the Law on the Reserve of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov has expressed optimism about the prospects for Bulgaria's armed forces in 2025, emphasizing that significant advancements have been made in the army's development.

Just 22 days after the overthrow of Assad’s regime by the armed jihadist organization HTS and its allied armed groups, and while the international community is calling for and suggesting a structured and cohesive transition process, Syria’s de facto ruler, Al-Joulani, has revealed his intentions.

The Bulgarian government has allocated an additional 38 million leva to the Ministry of Defense for 2024 to cover expenses related to the acquisition of a new type of combat aircraft.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit Bulgaria on December 19, 2024, as announced by the Ministry of Defense. During his visit, he will inspect the Novo Selo training ground and meet with the political and military leadership of the Ministry of Defense.

Bulgaria has decided to provide additional military aid to Ukraine, as confirmed by the latest meeting of the caretaker government led by Dimitar Glavchev. While the decision was published on the Council of Ministers' website, the government has not made an official announcement regarding the new aid, and the list of specific weapons being sent remains classified.

Four families are climbing a steep hill with a common point of reference: the 424 Military Hospital in Thessaloniki.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias welcomed NATO's new Secretary General, Mark Rutte, to the Ministry of Defense on Tuesday.

According to a post by Dendias, their meeting focused on developments in Ukraine, EU-NATO relations, Greece's relations with alliance member states in the broader region, as well as regional and international security issues.

Critical Role in Greece’s Defense “Iron Dome“ The Belh@rra frigates will play a key role in Greece’s “Iron Dome” defense system. Starting in 2025, they will gradually be integrated into the Greek Navy.

The Russian intercontinental missile reportedly launched towards the Ukrainian city of Dnipro today was an RS-26 Rubezh, according to the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda, citing anonymous sources. The missile has an operational range of 5,800 kilometers, as detailed by the Arms Control Association.