Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and the President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited the Arsenal military plant in Kazanlak as part of the efforts to demonstrate the potential of the Bulgarian defense industry. Their visit was aimed at presenting the opportunities for development, modernization and strengthening of Bulgaria's role in building European defense capabilities.
During their visit, the management of the enterprise presented the technological capabilities of the plant, the main production facilities, as well as the modernization processes that are currently being actively implemented. Emphasis was placed on efforts to strengthen the capacity of the military industry as an important part of Europe's ability to defend its values and strengthen its strategic autonomy.
The visit of Prime Minister Zhelyazkov and President of the European Council Antonio Costa emphasizes the role of the Bulgarian defense industry as a strategic sector for national security and the economic development of the country. The development of enterprises such as “Arsenal“ contributes to strengthening Bulgaria's defense capacity and establishing it as an active partner within the European Union. Special attention was paid to the opportunities that are opening up for the Bulgarian industry through the new European Industrial Defense Strategy and the upcoming funding programs.
The modern approach to the development of the defense sector includes not only expanding production capacity, but also promoting innovation and creating sustainable supply chains in cooperation with our European partners.
