On 27 August 2026, Bulgaria approved the purchase of seven minehunter ships from Belgium and the Netherlands as part of NATO's effort to bolster capabilities for clearing naval mines in the Black Sea.
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Bulgaria will get seven minehunter ships from Belgium and Netherlands to protect Black Sea Reuters
SOFIA, Aug 27 - Bulgaria has approved the purchase of seven minehunter ships from Belgium and the Netherlands, as the NATO alliance seeks to bolster its capabilities to clear naval mines and secure shipping routes in the Black Sea, local media reported on Thursday.