Dr. Zsolt Kutnyánszky
08:02 January 22, 2024President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok Inaugurated
15:39 March 11, 2024
The inauguration ceremony of Tamás Sulyok as President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces took place on Sunday, 10 March. At the beginning of the ceremony, the Guard and Ceremonial Regiment and the Count Ferenc Nádasdy Hussar Battalion paid tribute at Szent György Square. Then, the historical flags were brought to the square and the historical churches’ representatives gave their blessings, and the ceremony was closed by the speech of the head of state.
Ongoing Austro-Hungarian cooperation with joint training events
15:44 March 8, 2024
“Austria and Hungary are distinguished partners, with constant cooperation and exchange of experience since the change of regime” – underlined General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff, at the meeting of the Austrian and the Hungarian Chiefs of Defence in Tata on 7 March.
Joint Efforts, Stable Cooperation
12:06 March 8, 2024
Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF General Staff recently received, on a courtesy call, Ambassador Constantin-Mihail Grigorie, director of the Zagreb-based RACVIAC.
Soldier Turned Popstar
14:30 March 7, 2024
Only some might know that James Blunt, the writer of the hit You’re Beautiful served as a soldier in the British Armed Forces for four years before starting his career as a musician. He carried out peacekeeping tasks in Kosovo and as a member of the Queen’s Household Cavalry, he was a guard of Queen Elizabeth II. He returned to Budapest on 5 March to present his new single in the MVM Dome. At the concert, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky also met the musician.
Defence innovation helps security
17:14 March 6, 2024
Brigadier General Dr. Imre Porkoláb hopes that more and better-capitalized Hungarian companies will apply for this year’s grants of the European Defence Fund (EDF) than before. Speaking at a professional workshop organized for the representatives of large enterprises in Budapest, the MoD ministerial commissioner for defence innovation said that he hoped that Hungarian companies would undertake to become lead members of applicant consortia.
NATO Medals for High-level Service
11:35 March 5, 2024
On nearing the completion of their tour of duty with the mission, the soldiers performing their first service abroad in the 29th rotation of the HDF KFOR Contingent (KFOR-29 HUNCON) recently received their NATO medals at a ceremony.
New Possibility for Hungarian Companies Developing Defence Technology
16:26 March 4, 2024
The Defense Innovation Research Institute (DIRI) in cooperation with the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), provides new possibilities for Hungarian companies developing defence technology – said Brigadier General Dr. Imre Porkoláb, MoD Ministerial Commissioner for Defence Innovation.
Directory Handover-takeover at Tisza Battalion
16:16 March 4, 2024
Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF General Staff handed over the leading national role of the Multinational Engineer Battalion Tisa to Lieutenant General Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob, Deputy Chief of the Romanian Armed Forces General Staff.
Retroactive Salary Increase of Soldiers Due in March
16:15 March 4, 2024
Soldiers will receive their salary increased by 11 percent on average in March; the increase affects the salaries since January – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: President Macron’s statement gives cause for concern
11:08 February 29, 2024
President Macron’s statement gives cause for concern, and that is why it is very important for Hungary to insist on its position of not sending weapons to Ukraine, to urge a ceasefire and to call on the warring sides to start peace talks as soon as possible – emphasized Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at a meeting held for Hungarian defence, military and air attachés in Budapest on 27 February.