Velizar Șalamanov

Velizar Șalamanov is a Bulgarian security expert associated with the Atlantic Club, a pro-European non-governmental organization. He has provided insights on the transformation of Bulgaria's arms industry and its role in supplying military aid to Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Șalamanov emphasizes the importance of new investments in Bulgaria's defense sector, particularly in light of the recent partnership with Rheinmetall to establish a new ammunition factory, which signifies a shift towards NATO-standard production.