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Training
Sales opportunities for advanced trainer jets open up in Eastern Europe
22nd August 2022
Following the Polish Air Force acquisition of 48 KAI FA-50 jets, other countries including Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia could also opt for a single-type solution for advanced trainer/light attack requirements.
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Air Warfare
Bulgaria looks beyond MiG-29 retirement
19th August 2022
The Bulgarian MoD is examining various options to retain a crucial NATO Air Policing capability for the foreseeable future, including second-hand leasing as an interim solution before the introduction of recently ordered F-16V Block 70 aircraft.
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Defence Notes
European Commission allocates over €25.5 million to AI projects
16th August 2022
Among the initiatives selected in the EDF 2021 Calls for Proposals are plans to develop an AI-based application for imagery intelligence, enhance cyber defence operations, improve AI for military applications and develop an AI-based language solution.
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Defence Notes
NATO estimates most members will not reach 2% of GDP defence spending target in 2022
13th July 2022
Although two-thirds of NATO member states will not reach 2% of the GDP in defence spending in 2022, almost 80% of the countries (23 nations) earmarked more than 20% of their defence budgets to equipment and modernisation.
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for first Bulgarian Navy MMPV at MTG Dolphin
21st June 2022
The keel has been laid for the first of Bulgaria’s two MMPVs, which are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
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Land Warfare
IAG unveils vastly improved Rila 8x8
12th June 2022
A new-look Rila armoured vehicle will be offered for the Bulgarian 8x8 IFV procurement programme, says manufacturer International Armored Group.
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine effect influences Neptune Shield
11th June 2022
Motivated by Russian aggression against Ukraine, more NATO allies and partner countries than expected joined the recent Neptune Shield 2022 vigilance activity.
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Training
USAF certifies Polish M-346 training system for F-16 and F-35 pilots
9th May 2022
A positive evaluation of the M-346 means that personnel from Poland and neighbouring countries can train locally with the aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Logic stacks up against Italian option for Polish MiG-29 replacement
4th May 2022
Poland is looking for a stopgap multirole fighter solution as it aims to transfer its MiG-29s to Ukraine — but a proposed sale by Italy of Eurofighter Typhoons may not be the answer.
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Air Warfare
US and Ukrainian Air Force deny transfer of fighter aircraft
21st April 2022
The US has sent aircraft parts to Ukraine enlarging its operational fleet of fighter jets, while both the US and Ukraine deny any transfer of whole MiG-29s has occurred.
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Land Warfare
Philippine engineers receive mine detection vehicles
13th April 2022
The Philippines has received its first ever mine detection vehicles, but handheld mine detectors are proving more elusive.
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Defence Notes
Bulgarian procurement ambitions blend old plans with new projects
5th April 2022
Undaunted by previous problems in attempting to acquire F-16s and IFVs, Bulgaria has unveiled an ambitious new set of procurement priorities.
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Defence Notes
DoD casts off interim funding as FY2022 budget tap turns on
17th March 2022
The US FY2022 federal budget was finally signed into law on 15 March, paving the way for almost $145 billion in military procurement funding.
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Land Warfare
Ukraine looks abroad for S-300s
16th March 2022
Which countries, if any, could supply Ukraine with extra S-300 SAM systems?
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Defence Notes
US blocks Polish MiG-29 fighter jet plan for Ukraine
9th March 2022
The US has described as not 'tenable' a proposal from Poland to supply it with MiG-29 fighter jets.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (1-8) [Bulgaria]
The deal is underwent a review process in parliament and override the veto. The final contract and budget amendments were published on State Gazette on 31 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]
Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV (Bulgaria)
Programme Background Requirement The Bulgarian Army's requirement for 8x8 vehicles is a long-standing requirement that has been subject to multiple delays. In 2017, the Bulgarian ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Taiwan
On 28 April 2020, US DoD announced that General Electric has been awarded $707 million contract for four undefinitized contract actions under an existing F110-GE-129 ...
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Minehunters
Bulgaria Additional Tripartite Class MCMVs
Programme BackgroundBulgaria is the the midst of a modernisation plan across its armed forces as the country arms to meet NATO's target of a two ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Special operations vehicles
SOF Vehicles (Bulgaria)
Programme Background The Bulgarian MoD is investing in the modernisation of the Bulgarian Armed Forces by procuring new equipment for all of its branches, including ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15QA Qatar
Programme BackgroundOn 17 November 2016, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS of 72 F-15QA aircraft to Qatar for an ...
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Military UAS - small
Small UAV (Bulgaria)
Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...
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Military UAS - mini
Mini UAV (Bulgaria)
Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...
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Patrol boats
Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPV) [Bulgaria]
Programme Background Timeline Two Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPV) are being procured for the Bulgarian Navy. The project began as far back as 2004 when ...
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Minehunters
Sandown Class Minehunters [Ukraine]
Programme Background It was revealed on 21 June 2021 that the Ukrainian Navy will receive two ex-Royal Navy (RN) Sandown-class minehunters when a memorandum on ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Armoured Support Vehicles (Bulgaria)
Programme Background The Bulgarian Army's requirement for 8x8 vehicles is a long-standing requirement that has been subject to multiple delays. In 2017, the Bulgarian MoD ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F110-GE-129
The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine. It powers the F-16V Block 70, the F-16C/D Block 50 and Japan's ...
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Land: battle management systems
ASOC
Under a contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by the USAF Electronic Systems Center in May 1997, the company is providing Air Sovereignty Operations Centers (ASOCs) ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
Vydra
Vydra (Project 106/106K) amphibious assault ships were built by both the USSR (Project 106) and Bulgaria (Project 106K) in the 1960s and 1970s. They are ...
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Land: battle management systems
TOPAZ ICMS
Developed by WB Group, the TOPAZ Integrated Combat Management System provides a comprehensive command and control network with fire control capabilities. Notably, it supports the ...
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Transponders and IFF
MSSR 2000 ID
MSSR 2000 ID (also known as AN/UPX-48) is a Mode 5 IFF interrogator system designed for medium-to-long range applications on land and at sea. According to ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Commando Select
The Commando Select 4x4 APC, built on knowledge gained from the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle’s ten years of combat theatre use by the US Army, ...
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Corvettes
Pauk II Class (Project 1241PE)
The Pauk II (Project 1241PE) variant of the Tarantul class features a longer superstructure than the preceding Pauk I class as well as improved electronics. ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
SandCat
The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...
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Frigates
Koni Class (Project 1159)
Koni (Project 1159) frigates, as well as serving with the USSR, were sold to Algeria, Bulgaria, Cuba, East Germany, Libya and Yugoslavia. All have been ...
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Land: RWS
Guardian 2.0
The Guardian 2.0 RWS is an upgraded version of Escribano's Guardian RWS in service with the Spanish Army, which offers improved sensors and better stabilisation. ...
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Patrol boats
Stan Patrol 4207
The Stan 4207 patrol boat is in service with 12 countries in the Caribbean, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia. Operators include Albania, the Bahamas, ...
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Sea: sonar systems
AN/SQS-510
the AN/SQS-510 is a hull-mounted sonar developed in Canada as a successor to the AN-SQS-505 sonar. The development programme was originally funded by the Canadian ...
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Towed mortars
2B11 Sani
The 2B11 Sani 120mm smoothbore mortar, which entered Soviet Army service in 1981, is based on the M-43 with various improvements to reduce weight. Whereas ...
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Corvettes
Pauk I Class (Project 1241.2)
The Pauk class was designed for inshore coastal anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations. This patrol version of the Tanantul class featured the same hull form but ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Phoenix 30
The Phoenix 30 is a VTOL quadrotor UAV designed for use by military and commercial customers. Applications include ISR, law enforcement, search and rescue, first ...