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Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov confirmed the certification of naval and aviation units for the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in 2025. This will enable the Bulgarian Army to have special operations capabilities across land, air, and naval domains.

The JSOC's planning and training efforts have improved Special Forces capabilities through better resource allocation and training standards. The JSOC will also enhance joint training with various military and security branches, and recruitment for Specialized Police Forces is on the rise. General Bozhidar Boykov highlighted a shift in training focus towards high-intensity conventional conflict and emphasized the use of unmanned aerial systems.