The United States has asked Bulgaria to allow the deployment of up to eight American aerial refueling aircraft at the Bezmer Air Base in southeastern Bulgaria to support operations in the Middle East, according to reports. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government will seek parliamentary approval before authorizing the deployment.
The US request to station up to eight aerial refueling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in southeastern Bulgaria aims to support operations in the Middle East, according to reports. The base has been used for US training and operations in the past. Prime Minister Radev's insistence on parliamentary approval reflects the political sensitivity of hosting foreign forces in Bulgaria. The request comes amid a broader US military buildup of aerial refueling assets in the region, as The Zioneer has reported on previous deployments to Israel and the UAE. The request is pending Bulgarian parliamentary debate.
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