Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

More money to be provided for the Navy because of war in Ukraine

Minister Tagarev
Photo: BGNES

The budget of the Bulgarian Naval Forces will be increased in 2024 because of the situation in the Black Sea. With the implementation of modernization projects, the capabilities of the Navy will grow, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said at a solemn ceremony, dedicated to 144th anniversary of the establishment of the Bulgarian Navy.

The minister recalled that the construction of modular and multi-role patrol ships is underway. The execution of the contracts for the supply of anti-ship missiles, anti-aircraft guided missiles and torpedoes for the new ships also continues.

"The investment program for the modernization of the armed forces will include new projects that are to upgrade the capabilities of the Navy," Minister Tagarev also said.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Every third Bulgarian is ready to defend democracy, every fifth the homeland: survey

Democracy is consistently perceived by a solid majority in Bulgarian society as the best form of governance. Approximately 1.5 million citizens declare their willingness to risk their personal security to protect it, according to a representative study..

published on 11/6/25 11:53 AM

Bulgaria's second-largest trade union "Podkrepa" opposes draft Budget 2026

The Confederation of Labor "Podkrepa" does not support the government's proposed state budget for 2026 , the union announced.  As reasons, the second most important trade union in the country points out "the lack of policies and reforms to address..

published on 11/6/25 10:35 AM

Mysterious Russian ship sails near Black Sea coast

The phantom ship VIVA 962 has changed at least 10 names and many owners before it surprisingly appeared near Cape Emine on November 1. The crew consists of a captain and a mechanic with Ukrainian passports from Kharkov, reports the "24 Chasa" portal...

published on 11/6/25 10:12 AM