Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 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

Sunny weather in most of Bulgaria on Thursday, with fog near rivers

Overnight it will be clear. The wind will die down in most areas. After midnight along the Danube River, in lowlands and near rivers fogs will form and visibility will be reduced with low clouds. Minimum temperatures will be between minus 3°C and 2°C,..

published on 11/27/24 7:25 PM

EU ambassadors reach agreement on Bulgaria’s entry into Schengen by land

The ambassadors of the EU Member States have reached a preliminary agreement on the draft decision to abolish checks at internal land borders for Bulgaria and Romania. This is planned to happen on January 1, 2025. The decision is expected to be finally..

published on 11/27/24 5:45 PM

Shopping malls vow to step up security after series of aggressive acts

Shopping malls in Sofia and across the country will increase the number of security guards where needed. Additional panic buttons are also to be put in place if retailers wish, the Bulgarian Retail Association said. Groups of suspicious persons will be..

published on 11/27/24 4:44 PM