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Radio Bulgaria (11 March 2026)

Edited by Miglena Ivanova, English: R. Petkova

A public procurement procedure for the repair of up to ten engines for MiG-29 fighter jets has been canceled because no applications for participation were submitted. This was stated in a decision by the caretaker Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov, published in the Public Procurement Register. The tender, worth just over €21 million, was announced by the Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria at the beginning of February.

Although Bulgaria has had eight new F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for nearly a year, the MiG-29s remain the primary aircraft used to carry out airspace protection missions for both NATO and Bulgaria. They are expected to continue fulfilling this role until the F-16s reach full operational readiness in 2028.

https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/439625/bulgaria-cancels-order-for-mig-29-repairs-due-to-lack-of-bidders