Fost ministru al Apărării din Bulgaria: „România a cumpărat lăzile pe care noi le-am refuzat și acum le folosește pentru a doborî drone rusești”

Todor Tagarev, former Bulgarian Defense Minister, criticized Bulgaria's outdated MiG-29s, contrasting them with Romania's effective use of second-hand F-16s to intercept Russian drones. He emphasized the need for Bulgaria to modernize its military and questioned its ability to defend its airspace. Tagarev noted that Romania's decision to purchase used F-16s has proven beneficial, while Bulgaria's reliance on aging Soviet aircraft poses significant challenges. He called for urgent upgrades to Bulgaria's defense capabilities, including new equipment and anti-drone systems.