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, expressed concerns about Bulgaria's air defense capabilities compared to Romania's success with second-hand F-16s. He emphasized the need for modernization and infrastructure development to enhance military readiness. Tagarev criticized Bulgaria's reliance on outdated MiG-29s, stating they hinder effective airspace protection. He noted Romania's successful use of F-16s to intercept Russian drones, highlighting Bulgaria's missed opportunities in military procurement.