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Closing the war requires diplomatic instead of military solution

12:08 March 18, 2026

Hungary is convinced that there is no military solution to the conflict; instead, diplomacy should prevail and the horrible Russo-Ukrainian war taking its heavy toll should be closed with peace – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at a press conference held after his discussion with Czech Defence Minister Jaromír Zuna on 17 March.

Minimi in the Focus

11:37 March 18, 2026

Soldiers of the 3rd Company of the 1st Grenadier Battalion of the HDF 30th Mechanized Infantry Brigade recently participated in an FN MK 3 Minimi light machine gun live fire exercise in Táborfalva. The purpose of the specialist group’s trade training is that soldiers, regardless of their position, learn about the main weapon of the section and its proper use.

The Hungarian Air Force Strengthens – New Gripens Arrive

11:48 March 12, 2026

The four new Gripen fighter aircraft will arrive in Kecskemét by 30 June. We promised strength, we have built strength! With the Hungarian fleet now comprising 18 fighter aircraft, we further strengthen Hungary’s security. To us, Hungary’s defence is the first, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 11 March.

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Leopard 2A7HU tanks on live fire exercise

11:52 March 12, 2026

The 11th Tank Battalion of the HDF 1st Armored Brigade held a Leopard 2A7HU commissioning live fire exercise (LFX) for tank gunners on the Szomód shooting range on 3 and 4 March. At the same time, besides the commissioning LFX, the soldiers also carried out the test firing of the recently delivered tanks and zeroed in their guns.

Successful Rescue Operation in the Middle East

13:58 March 10, 2026

The Hungarian Defence Forces have already transported more than 480 people – including 385 Hungarian citizens – to Budapest from the war-stricken Middle East. The Hungarian Air Force helped with eight rescue flights to those stuck in the region of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Oman between 4 and 9 March. The successful operation is the result of the effective cooperation among numerous units.

Hungary supports NATO’s increasing ballistic missile defence posture

11:21 March 6, 2026

Hungary supports NATO’s decision on increasing its Alliance-wide ballistic missile defence posture, which serves the defence of the populations of allied countries, including Hungary, in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky following NATO’s announcement.

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Hungarian Defence Above Slovenia as Well

11:38 March 9, 2026

His Excellency Anzej Franges, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia accredited to Hungary, and Colonel Milan Kranjec, Slovenian military attaché, made a courtesy visit to the HDF 101st Aviation Wing in Kecskemét.

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Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: We are going to put Moldovan–Hungarian defence cooperation on a new basis

12:16 March 6, 2026

The continuation of the war threatens the security of the whole of Eastern Europe – especially Moldova, a country that is most exposed to the risks of escalation – declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky following his meeting with Moldovan Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatîi.

Mission accomplished

12:21 March 5, 2026

“The Hungarian Defence Forces help! The first evacuation flight, an Airbus A319 of the Hungarian Air Force has arrived home from Amman and safely landed in Budapest. I thank the air force for the excellent accomplishment of the mission. The Hungarian people can count on us” – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in a video published on his social media page on 4 March.