Innovation

The European Union is accelerating the development of its own space infrastructure in response to the advancement of satellite technologies and American technological superiority. The program, named IRIS², aims to provide secure communications and to complement existing European capabilities in the fields of navigation and Earth observation. The significance of this infrastructure for business, the […]

On September 16, 2026, a specialized seminar was held as part of the National Scientific Program “Security and Defense,” organized by the Center for National Security and Defense Research (CNSDR-BAS) in collaboration with the Unified Innovation Center of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). The seminar focused on opportunities for cooperation and collaboration in the […]

The 12th edition of CASSINI Hackathons will be held between 27 and 29 November. The event will take place in person at the Technical University of Gabrovo. The main focus is on security, defense and crisis response. Participants will develop their projects, choosing one of the following three challenges: Cybersecurity for space-based strategic enablers; Space-enabled […]

The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, and the Regional Governor of Plovdiv, Mr. Georgi Yanev, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Regional Administration – Plovdiv on August 4, 2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The official signing ceremony was attended by Kamen Iliev […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mr. Kamen Iliev, Director of the Center for National Security and Defense Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) had the honor of attending the solemn ceremony on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). The ceremony, which took place on December 3 […]

In an interview with Euronews, the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrews Kubilius outlined the priorities for Europe’s role in the war in Ukraine. He stressed the need for the EU to develop an independent peace strategy that is independent of US political processes. This approach involves changes in the economic and defence sectors, […]