Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi
11:07 May 11, 2026
In blue smoke, through a window…
12:47 October 25, 2024
The combat readiness of the NATO multinational Forward Land Force Battle Group was evaluated during the international Exercise Brave Warrior. The evaluators observed the preparedness of the battle group in the course of tactical attacks in built-up areas, a complex tactical exercise as well as fighting in built-up areas (FIBUA).
Excellent and beautiful
16:39 October 24, 2024
The KC-390 Millenium is a two-engine, rear-ramp, new-generation, medium military transport aircraft designed and produced by the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. The first KC-390 of the Hungarian Defence Forces is stationed at Kecskemét – it is an excellent and at once beautiful aircraft.
Our Military Athletes Won a Gold and a Bronze Medal
16:34 October 24, 2024
The 42nd World Military Judo Championship was hosted by Tashkent this year. In the capital city of Uzbekistan, 213 military athletes from 29 nations stood up on the tatami. From the four-member Hungarian delegation, Lance Corporal Roland Gőz won a gold medal in the 90kg category, while Corporal Brigitta Vargha won a bronze medal in the 63kg category.
Hungarian Gripens will continue safeguarding Slovakia’s airspace next year
11:44 October 24, 2024
Developing joint defence capabilities and mutual support are indispensable for preserving stability in Central Europe – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after a bilateral discussion held with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kaliňák in Kecskemét on 22 October.
Restoration After Flood
15:19 October 21, 2024
The military machinery offered by Hungary to Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived at Camp Butmir, which hosts the EUFOR Operation Althea, on the evening of 17 October. In the following period, the Hungarian military engineers – meeting the demand of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian authorities and coordinated by the EUFOR – participated in the elimination of damages caused by the flood and landslides.
Goodbye, Mi-17! Welcome, H225M!
15:08 October 21, 2024
The new H225M helicopter of the EUFOR Operation Althea was handed over ceremonially in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo on 17 October. The new and modern rotorcraft is replacing the Mi-17 helicopter serving in the mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina since January.
Hungary Has a Peace Strategy
11:36 October 21, 2024
It is not the war that Hungary supports but peace; and as a committed NATO ally, we do everything to strengthen our country and through that, the Alliance, underlined the defence minister at the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels.
EU Military Committee session in Budapest
11:23 October 18, 2024
The European Union Military Committee held its session at Chiefs of Defence level in Budapest between 14–15 October. The event was followed by a visit to Exercise Brave Warrior 24-EU. During the session, defence chiefs from 26 EU member states discussed issues together with chiefs of defence from several Western Balkan partner countries. The EUMC session held at Castle Garden Bazaar has only been the second one held outside of Brussels.
Greek–Hungarian Defence Policy Directors’ Meeting
10:39 October 18, 2024
Michel Spinellis, General Director, General Directorate of National Defence Policy and International Relations, Hellenic Ministry of National Defence recently arrived in Budapest at the invitation of László Hajnik, MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy.
Hungary hosts European rotary-wing „Top Gun”
10:07 October 18, 2024
This year, too, the Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) held the Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course (HTIC) on the HDF 47th Air Base, Pápa, Hungary. For three weeks, two hundred specialists from ten countries attended the high-priority training course to practice various maneuvers in tactical formations, maneuvers against fighter aircraft and air defence systems, anti-jamming procedures, convoy escort and the stopping of motor vehicles.