Russia to Modernize Bulgarian MIGs

2011

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence invited Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG) to provide integrated logistical support to maintain the 15 MiG-29 ‘Fulcrum’ twin-engine jet fighters in service for the next four years. According to Janes, the single-source tender is will sustain the BuAF quick-reaction alert mission, until Bulgaria hopefully acquires a new fighter.