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The interoperability of communications and information systems (CIS), counter-drone assets and targeting capabilities used by NATO member states was tested in Riga and the nearby Ādaži military training area. Instead of being a traditional military exercise, the NATO Federated Unified Sensing and Effects was a “series of operational experiments” in the last days of October.Read more

First Lieutenant Zoltán Janota, the physical training instructor (PTI) officer of the HDF 6th Territorial Defence Regiment, demonstrated great perseverance and determination when he successfully completed the IRONMAN 70.3 international triathlon held in October in Poreč, Croatia.Read more

“We have just concluded important discussions with Czech Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna here in Prague,” wrote Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi on his social media page. After reviewing changes in the European security environment, issues relating to the new European security strategy, and the regional and alliance-level defence implications of the Russia–Ukraine war, the two ministers agreed that collective security requires cutting-edge technological solutions and closer cooperation.Read more

The 2nd Maneuver Company of KFOR's Hungarian-led Tactical Reserve Battalion carried out its latest helicopter exercise in close cooperation with Swiss peacekeepers. The training’s primary objective was to further deepen the close cooperation between the nations serving in NATO’s mission in Kosovo, as well as to provide routine in various air transport operations.Read more

Attila Varga, State Secretary for Defence Affairs at the Ministry of Defence, attended the 6th European Defence and Security Conference in Brussels on October 29, where the focus was on Europe’s defence readiness, the security of NATO’s eastern flank, and the development of collective military capabilities.Read more

Hungarian–Turkish relations are of outstanding importance in the fields of diplomacy, military and defence cooperation. The two countries are linked by historical ties, shared alliance commitments and strategic objectives. This partnership was also symbolized by a ceremonial reception held in Budapest to mark the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye, which was attended by General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of HDF Defence Staff.Read more

During Exercise Brave Warrior, the personnel of the 9th rotation of the multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group, stationed in Hungary, demonstrated their readiness. Thanks to their cohesion and the joint command structure and procedures, the Hungarian-led battlegroup successfully defeated the opposing forces hiding in the trenches of the Bakony Hills.Read more

Staff Sergeant N. P., a soldier at the HDF Special Operations Command, represented Hungary at the KAHLES FINALS 2026 DECADE MATCH international sniper competition, held in mid-October at the Le Arcate shooting range in Italy.Read more

In today’s rapidly changing security environment, the key to the Alliance’s military effectiveness lies in continuous development and rapid adaptation to new challenges. The Allied Command Transformation plays a key role in this process: its task is not only to coordinate operations across traditional land, air and sea forces, but also in cyberspace and outer space, wrote Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi on his social media page.Read more