Only 5% of Bulgaria’s Defense Production Serves the National Army, Expert Says

Only about 5% of Bulgaria’s defense production is currently directed toward meeting the needs of the national armed forces, with the rest primarily destined for export markets, according to Yordan Bozhilov, director of the Sofia Security Forum. He made the remarks during a defense preparedness conference organized by the European Parliament office in Bulgaria, as reported by BTA. Bozhilov pointed to a structural mismatch between state requirements and industry output, stressing the need for clearer planning between government institutions and defense manufacturers. ...