Dr. Árpád Vidoven
21:15 May 24, 2022Personal data:
Name: dr. Árpád Vidoven
Date of birth: 12.09.1974.
Marital status: married, with two children
Foreign language skills: English intermediate
Professional activities:
from 30 July 2019
Ministry of Defence, 7-11 Balaton u., Budapest, 1055 - Administrative State Secretary
2018-2019
Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister, 1 Színház u., Budapest 1014 - Administrative State Secretary
2013-2018
Prime Minister's Office 1-3 Kossuth tér, Budapest 1055 - Senior Political Advisor,
Administrative State Secretary since 15 June 2014
2013
Dr. Árpád Vidoven Law Office 27 Magyar u., Cegléd 2700, lawyer (legal profession suspended)
2002-2012
Gór-Nagy and Vidoven Law Office 27 Magyar u., Cegléd 2700, lawyer
1998-2002
Dr. István Gór-Nagy, lawyer, sole practitioner 27 Magyar u., Cegléd 2700, clerk
Public offices held:
1998-2006 Member of Parliament
1998-2006 Parliamentary notary
Positions held in business organizations:
Paks II Nuclear Power Plant Private Company Limited by Shares. Company registration number: 17-10-001282
Member of the Supervisory Board: 08.12-2014 - 03.08.2015
Member of the Board of Directors: since 03.08.2015
Imre Steindl Program Nonprofit Private Limited Company, Company registration number: 01-10-049150
Member of the Board of Directors: since 19.12.2016
MVM Energy Private Limited Liability Company, Company registration number: 01-10-041828
Member of the Supervisory Board: since 28.05.2021
MVM Services Private Limited Company, Company registration number: 01-10-048351
Member of the Supervisory Board: 03.08.2015 – 30.06.2021.
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.
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.
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.
Annual Reception at the Logistic Command
14:15 March 9, 2026
Organised by the Bundeswehr Logistics Command, the annual reception of the military organisations stationed in Erfurt was held on 3 March. As a privileged logistic partner, the Hungarian Defence Forces were also invited.
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.
Joint Commemoration is a Victory of Diplomacy
12:56 March 6, 2026
“Today’s meeting also proves that each war grave taken care of jointly and each memorial where we commemorate our fallen soldiers is a victory of diplomacy; a success of mutual respect and reconciliation, of human understanding and sincere wish for peace”, said MoD State Secretary for Force Development and Defence Policy Dr. Zsolt Kutnyánszky at the unveiling ceremony of the memorial erected in honour of the dead heroes from the current territory of the Republic of Moldova in the Heroes’ Cemetery, Miskolc, on 5 March.
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.
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.
Coordinated service
12:26 March 5, 2026
The fourth rotation of the KFOR H145M Hungarian Helicopter Detachment recently took off from the base of the HDF 86th Helicopter Wing in support of the multinational Kosovo Force (KFOR). This special detachment provides key air support for the peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.
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.