site.btaFirst Stryker Armored Vehicles Arrive in Bulgaria under Army Modernization Project

The delivery of new Stryker combat and support vehicles for the Bulgarian Land Forces has begun as part of one of the major modernization projects of the Bulgarian Army launched during the current government’s term, the Ministry of Defence said here on Saturday. 

The first five Stryker armored combat vehicles arrived at the Port of Burgas on Friday as part of a shipment from the United States and Canada. In line with the industrial cooperation provisions under the contract, the vehicles will be transported to the TEREM – Ivaylo plant in Veliko Tarnovo (Northcentral Bulgaria) for final assembly before being handed over to the 61st Mechanized Brigade in Karlovo.

The same shipment also included logistic vehicles and equipment under the F-16 contract. In addition, eight more Stryker armored combat vehicles were delivered free of charge under a US programme and will be used for training purposes by the 61st Mechanized Brigade in Karlovo.