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Dec- 2025 -

17 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Lockheed Completes F-16 Block 70 Production for Bulgaria and Slovakia

Lockheed Martin has finished building the initial fleets of F‑16 Block 70 fighters for Bulgaria and Slovakia.

11 December

Sea

A modern grey Bulgaria warship docked at a harbor, decorated with colorful ceremonial naval flags and featuring a visible gun turret and radar mast against a cloudy sky

Ethan M. Encarnacion

After 100 Years, Bulgaria Sets Sail With Its First Homegrown Warship

For the first time in over a century, Bulgarian waters are hosting a domestically built warship.

Nov- 2025 -

13 November

Sea

Bulgarian Navy's first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel, the Hrabri

Rojoef Manuel

Bulgaria’s First Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel Begins Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen has launched sea trials of the first multipurpose modular patrol vessel for the Bulgarian Navy.

10 November

Europe

Bulgarian military police prepare to secure a room during a building breach as part of force protection and active shooter drill on Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Sept. 26, 2024. Exercises like this provide critical insights into how the U.S. can support NATO partners and allies during high-stakes missions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nolan Brewer)

Giulia Bernacchi

Bulgaria to Equip Units With Drone Simulators, Expand Unmanned Systems

Bulgarian military units will be equipped with drone control simulators, as part of a broader effort to expand the use of unmanned systems.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Bulgaria, Germany’s Rheinmetall Launch Joint Ammo Factory to Boost EU Defense Supply

Bulgaria and German defense company Rheinmetall have signed a deal worth more than $1.1 billion to build a new center that will produce gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells, boosting Europe’s ammunition supply amid security tensions in the region.

7 October

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Bulgaria Equips Air Defense Units With IRIS-T Missile System

Bulgaria has begun arming its air defense forces with the IRIS-T missile system, a next-generation German platform set to replace Soviet-era equipment.

Sep- 2025 -

18 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Belgium Transfers Final Tripartite Minehunters to Bulgaria for Black Sea Security

The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved the free transfer of four remaining Tripartite mine countermeasure vessels to Bulgaria.

Aug- 2025 -

26 August

Europe

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Rojoef Manuel

Bulgaria, Germany Unveil $1B Joint Defense Industry Projects

Bulgaria and Germany are launching $1.1 billion in joint defense industry projects, including new plants in the Balkan state to produce artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard rounds, and long-range weapons.

Jul- 2025 -

22 July

Americas