Bulgarian Air Force

The Bulgaria Air Force, officially known as the Bulgarian Air Force, is the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria. It was established on December 20, 1944, and operates under the Ministry of Defense. The primary mission of the Bulgaria Air Force is to provide national defense and support the country's foreign policy interests through air superiority, reconnaissance, and tactical airlift capabilities. The Air Force has a modest inventory of fixed-wing aircraft, including fighter jets such as MiG-29 Fulcrum and Su-25 Frogfoot, as well as transport planes that include C-27J Spartan and An-30 Clank. Helicopters like the Mi-17 and Cougar are also part of the force. The Bulgaria Air Force participates in international military exercises and contributes to NATO's collective defense efforts as a member of the alliance since 2004. It also conducts search and rescue missions, aerial surveillance, and VIP transport operations.