Bulgarian defence industry association

(Болгарская военно-промышленная индустриальная ассоциация)Каталог. – София.: Военно-промышленная индустриальная ассоциация. – 40 с. (англ. яз.)As long as six thousands years ago, in the lands of our ancestors skillful craftsmen made exquisite gold and silver treasures still arousing admiration, forged sharp swards and made tough shields. Not only the mythic Orpheus lived in these lands but also the glorious Spartacus mastered the art of battle here using arms made by the talented ancient craftsmen. All successes of Bulgarian warriors from the foundation of Bulgarian state in 681 on were assisted by the merits of Bulgarian arms. Now the modern Bulgarian defence industry has proved its ability to produce high efficient and reliable products, which are well accepted in many countries over the world.
Bulgarian Defence Industry Association (BDIA) is a non-profit legal entity founded in 2004 by twelve companies leading in the branch. It is aimed to serve as a forum for exchange of ideas between state bodies and defence industry for resolving the problems of the branch and its steady development. The Association aims at expressing the united voice of the Bulgarian defence
industry on the matters of modernization, defence industry policy, offset policy and policy for procedures and procurement for national defence and security, scientific researches and technological development. BDIA is working for the progress and consolidation of the branch for resolving the problems of the national defence and security.
We keep contacts and cooperate with the Bulgarian state bodies and with our partners, as well as with related associations from the country and abroad in the field of the defence industry and technologies. The Association acquires and spreads information concerning the state policy and procedures for defence and security procurement, scientific researches and technological development. We support the activities of the state bodies in security sector aimed to development of defence industry. Carrying out its aims our Association arranges national and international meetings and conferences, spreads abroad information about its activities and the capabilities of its members and forms program directions in functional fields.