Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has emphasized the need for salary increases for military personnel in order to maintain the country's armed forces. Speaking during a briefing on the results of an inspection in the Air Force, Zapryanov urged the 51st National Assembly to act on its decision to raise salaries, warning that without this step, Bulgaria would struggle to maintain an effective army, air force, and ground forces. He pointed out that the stagnant wages are contributing to