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Defence Notes
Europe scraps plan to supply Ukraine with additional fighter jets
2nd March 2022
Contrary to earlier reports, Ukraine will not be receiving additional fighter jets as it looks to stop a Russian invasion that shows no signs of relenting.
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria to prioritise army modernisation in 2022
24th February 2022
Having focused on navy and air force upgrades in recent years, Bulgaria is now shifting its attention to modernisation of its armoured vehicle fleet.
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Air Warfare
Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)
17th February 2022
As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.
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Land Warfare
Iraq receives ex-Bulgarian T-72s and BMP-1s
14th February 2022
Ex-Bulgarian armoured vehicles were reportedly ordered by Iraq in June 2021 under a $245 million contract for Apolo Engineering.
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Land Warfare
First batch of special forces vehicles reaches Bulgaria
11th January 2022
Almost half of the 98 vehicles ordered in late 2020 for Bulgarian SOF have arrived in the country.
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Naval Warfare
Bulgaria chooses naval repair and maintenance provider
10th January 2022
Main Bulgarian naval assets to be supported by Varna shipyard.
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Land Warfare
Increased European collaboration gives rise to improved artillery capability
23rd December 2021
European countries involved in the PESCO EuroArtillery project and the EDIDP FIRES and E-COLORSS efforts will enhance their collaboration in 2022, aimed at improving their artillery capacities.
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Training
Three FMS customers to receive F-16V training systems
17th December 2021
The DoD did not name which countries that will be receiving F-16V training devices, but two are in Eastern Europe and a third is in the Middle East.
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Naval Warfare
Sign of the times: Bulgarian shipyard cuts first steel on MMPVs
14th December 2021
Construction of two new 90m-long modular multimission patrol vessels is just one aspect of naval modernisation in Bulgaria.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Irish Air Corps selects C2 software for PC-12 fleet
16th September 2021
Longstanding operator of Systematic’s SitaWare, Defence Forces Ireland, selects the software for its Pilatus PC-12NG fleet.
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Training
Italy declares hand for NFTE as MoU signed
15th June 2021
NATO's Flying Training Europe programme takes a major step forward with the signing of the MoU and the addition of Italy to the NFTE family.
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Air Warfare
Croatia ends indecision over multirole fighter programme
28th May 2021
After years of waiting and one failed attempt, Croatia at last commits to buying replacements for its MiG-21 fleet.
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Air Warfare
USAF orders Lot 34 AMRAAM
29th March 2021
Ten FMS customers to receive Lot 34 missiles from Raytheon.
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Defence Notes
NATO figures indicate healthy spending levels in 2020
17th March 2021
All bar three NATO allies saw defence spending growth last year
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Defence Notes
Czechs break new ground with export support agency
8th March 2021
The Czech Republic will be the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to operate an agency promoting national military exports at the government-to-government level.
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 ...