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, […]
On November 19, 2025, Bulgaria honored the heroism and professionalism of its defenders. With a series of solemn rituals, the Land Forces celebrated their battle holiday, dedicated to a double anniversary – 147 years since its establishment and 140 years since the victory in the Serbo-Bulgarian War. As part of the large-scale initiative “Steps of […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
On July 16, 2025, at an official ceremony at the Ministry of Defence, a Memorandum for Improving Interaction between the Bulgarian Defence Industry and the Executive Authorities was signed between the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Bulgarian Academy […]
On April 9, 2025, the Director of the Center for National Security and Defence Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (CNSDR-BAS) – Mr. Kamen Iliev, presented a lecture on the topic: “Science and Innovation for Space and Defence – Space as a Key Enabler for EU Defence and Security” during the second module of […]
Previous Next On March 26, 2025, at the Bulgarian Defence Institute “Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov”, was held a working meeting on the topic: Space for Security and Defence between representatives of Bulgarian science and state administration and the European Space Agency – Major General Pascal Legai – Senior Security Adviser to ESA DG Director General’s Services […]
.On 17.01.2025 H.E. Mr. Philippe Beke – Honorary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Bulgaria, gave a lecture at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on the topic: “Leadership in environmental responsibility, social engagement and efficient governance as EU marker in global affairs”. The event was organized by the Centre for National Security and Defence […]









