Innovation

Center for National Security and Defence Research – BAS actively participates in the Sixth edition of the “Science for Business” forum

On June 16, 2026, the Center for National Security and Defense Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences presented its activities within the framework of the prestigious Science for Business forum. The event was held in the Vitosha Hall of the Inter Expo Center in Sofia and brought together leading researchers, entrepreneurs and representatives of […]
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Bulgarian Academy of Sciences at the International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition “HEMUS 2026”, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

The Center for National Security and Defence Research (CNSDR) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences organized a booth of the Academy within the framework of the 17th International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition “HEMUS 2026”, which took place from June 3 to 6, 2026 at the International Fair – Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The booth presented the […]
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Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference (BEDEX) 2026

On March 12 and 13, 2026, BEDEX (Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference) was held in Brussels – one of the most important events for the defence, aerospace and technology ecosystem in Europe. This year’s edition focuses on strengthening security, innovation and new cooperation strategies. Several leading priorities for the development of the industry were […]
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The Director of Center for National Security and Defence Research-BAS took part in the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels

On January 27 and 28, 2026, the 18th European Space Conference was held in Brussels – one of the most important events for the sector in Europe. This year’s edition focused on strengthening the competitiveness of the EU, security and new strategies for access to space. Several leading priorities for the development of the European […]
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Strategic Partnership in Plovdiv: Science and Institutions Join Efforts for Crisis and Disaster Management

On November 4, 2025, a workshop was held at the Regional Administration – Plovdiv on the topic: “Space Technologies and Innovations in Support of Effective Crisis and Disaster Management”. The event was organized by the Center for National Security and Defence Research (CNSDR) at the Academy, jointly with the Regional Administration – Plovdiv and the […]
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constellr and RST-TTO sign MoU to accelerate thermal Earth-observation services for Bulgaria and the Black Sea region

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany & Sofia, Bulgaria — September 18, 2025 — Constellr GmbH and Risk Space Transfer – Technology Transfer Office JV (RST-TTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing, implementing, and supporting value-added services and products based on thermal Earth-observation data for civil and military applications in Bulgaria and […]
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Space as a key enabler for Europe’s security and strategic autonomy – interview with the Director of CNSDR-BAS on the EU Space Act

“Space is not just science or economics – it is a matter of security, sovereignty and strategic autonomy.”This was said by Mr. Kamen Iliev, Director of the Center for National Security and Defence Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, in an interview with Bloomberg TV Bulgaria.The interview is regarding the new European single space […]
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