There is no change in the risks and threats in the Black Sea and currently they stem from out-of-control drones and floating mines. This is what Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov and Fleet Admiral Velko Velkov said in..
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..
A naval mine discovered in the area of Maslen Nos , near Bulgaria's Primorsko, has been neutralised, the Bulgarian Navy announced. After a check by military specialists, it was found out that the mine was of the YaM-type, which is identical to the..
During the helicopter and ship search in the areas where mine-like objects were reportedly seen, no floating mines were discovered, the Bulgarian Navy said. The operation for detecting mines has been suspended but monitoring and..
After receiving a signal about a naval mine spotted in the Black Sea, the Bulgarian Navy will carry out a reconnaissance and survey of the area, the press centre of the Ministry of Defence said. Naval mines from Odessa expected on Bulgarian..
Following its participation in NATO Sea Guardian Operation in the Mediterranean, the Drazki frigate has joined Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2), which is under the command of Rear Admiral Stefano Russo. The flagship of the..
The “Smeli” (“Brave”) frigate with commander Captain Third Rank Trifon Mitishev sailed off on March 12 from Varna to the port of Poti in Georgia, the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy has reported. Until April 1st, the ship will be..
To mark the 138th anniversary of the formation of the Bulgarian Navy, warships will be thrown open to the public in the Black sea city of Varna. The naval flag will be hoisted at the marine terminal in the city and cadets graduating from the..
It is very important to have the most accurate information about the CETA agreement and have an open debate on this issue, as ratification in the Bulgarian Parliament should be carried out in case of maximum consensus. This was what President Rumen..
Additional material incentives are needed for those who serve in the Bulgarian Army, Chief of Defense Gen. Constantin Popov has said in Varna quoted by BTA. He has added that he jointly with the commanders of different army services has submitted a..