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Bulgaria, Israel sign training, arms industry deals [Jan 16, 2012] Sofia (AFP) Jan 15, 2012 Bulgaria and Israel signed two military accords for joint army trainings and defence industry cooperation on Sunday, Bulgaria's defence ministry announced. The deals were signed during a two-day visit by Bulgarian Defence Minister Anyu Angelov, who arrived in Tel Aviv Sunday for talks with his Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak. The training accord "aimed to broaden defence ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria asks Sweden for info on Gripen fighter [Feb 03, 2011] Bulgaria's defence ministry said Wednesday it had requested information from Sweden on the potential supply of Gripen fighter jets for its air force. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria lifts women in submarines ban -- but too late [Oct 28, 2010] Bulgaria's defence ministry on Thursday lifted a ban on women serving aboard submarines just as parliament decided to mothball the country's only submarine. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to increase troops in Afghanistan (AlertNet) [Jan 29, 2010] Source: Reuters SOFIA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Bulgaria plans to send 100 more soldiers to bolster its 500-strong contingent in Afghanistan this year, the Defence Ministry said on Friday. The centre-right government, ... [via YahooNews] More >>