HUNGARIAN DEFENCE FORCES ONLINE

“In a country where the healthcare, social services and education systems are facing serious challenges, we must not allocate all resources exclusively to military development”, emphasised Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD, Minister of Defence, on July 14 at the Budapest Energy and Security Talks (BESTalks) conference in Budapest. At the prestigious international event, the minister outlined realistic strategies for rebuilding the country's defence sector and industry.Read more

In recent times, sports have played a prominent role in the programs of the EUFOR mission in Bosnia. Various international events have not only improved physical fitness but also strengthened cooperation and camaraderie among the participants.Read more

Soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces also participated in the Bastille Day military parade held in Paris on July 14. The Hungarian unit marching down Champs-Élysées consisted of soldiers of the HDF 32nd Lifeguard Regiment. General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of HDF Defence Staff also observed the ceremonial event.Read more

On July 12, the Hungarian contingent participating in Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 practiced combat-style embarkation and disembarkation from Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters before beginning exercises in the training area. Members of the Ohio National Guard conducted the training exercise to ensure safe task execution.Read more

Military athletes of the HDF Sports Company won a number of shiny medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Montreal.Read more

The Hungarian Defence Forces vitéz Szurmay Sándor Budapest Garrison Brigade recently organized the International Patrol and Shooting Competition already on the 29th occasion at the HDF BGB Training Base and Range. The program of the three-day, testing trial of strength for the participants included a run of tens of kilometers, sweaty strength exercises, shooting and hand-grenade throwing. This time, the travelling trophy went to the Polish team.Read more

“NATO’s strength is in the unity of its allies. Hungary’s security is guaranteed not by loud statements, but by reliable partnerships, well-prepared national defence, and a joint deterrent capability,” wrote Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD on his social media page on the second day of the NATO Summit in Ankara.Read more

The close to 100-strong Hungarian contingent designated to participate at Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 (CRX26) of the Ohio National Guard has arrived at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Grayling, Michigan. After a more than 12-hour flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III military cargo aircraft and disembarkation, the soldiers continued their journey to the training base by bus.Read more

“Security isn’t created at summits. It is where we decide whether we are ready to create it together. This NATO does not only talk about challenges but finally takes action,” —this is how Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD summarized on his social media page the NATO Summit held in Ankara, Türkiye. Over the course of the three-day summit, he participated in dozens of consultations and countless bilateral meetings.Read more