BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 18. The
multinational exercise “Orion-25”, part of the joint training of
Special Operations Forces, was held from 3 to 14 November 2025 in
the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Trend reports citing the Bulgarian Defense
Ministry.
Bulgaria was represented by a Special Forces platoon from a
formation of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), which
worked alongside participants from Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Romania,
North Macedonia, the United States, France, Croatia, and
Switzerland.
The exercise focused on enhancing the capabilities for
conducting joint special operations and improving operational
interoperability. During the training, the service members
practiced common tactics, techniques, and procedures, developed
skills for planning and carrying out independent joint operations,
and upgraded their command and control abilities.
The main concept behind “Orion – 25” was to strengthen mutual
understanding, trust, and cooperation among the participating
states, as well as to maintain a high level of readiness through
work in a multinational environment. Thanks to integrated
activities and realistic training conditions, the exercise achieved
its ultimate goal — improving the capability to conduct joint
special operations by developing operational skills and reinforcing
international relations.
The participation of Bulgaria’s Special Forces in “Orion – 25”
reaffirms the country’s role as an active and reliable partner in
collective security and demonstrates the high professional
standards of Bulgarian service members.