Dr. Zsolt Sándor
12:23 August 10, 2026
Realistic Environment, International Cooperation
12:11 August 31, 2026
The international Exercise Saber Junction 2026 in Germany has been underway for over a week now. During the first few days, the focus was on planning and preparations. Since then, the live exercise (LIVEX) has also begun.
Stability Even during Rotation
13:01 August 28, 2026
“Your expertise, unity and commitment have strengthened the trust placed in us by the communities we protect. Be proud of yourselves and what you have achieved together,” said Major General László Antal, praising the soldiers of the NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group Hungary (NATO FLF BG HUN) on August 26. At the ceremony held in Újmajor, the 2nd Grenadier Battalion of the HDF 30th Mechanized Infantry Brigade handed over its tasks, after twelve months, to the next Hungarian rotation: the designated personnel of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade.
Quick Response 2026: Hungarian Rotary-Wing Aircraft in Bosnia and Herzegovina
12:58 August 28, 2026
Hungarian helicopters arrived at Camp Butmir in Sarajevo, where they are taking part in Exercise Quick Response 2026 as part of Operation Althea of the European Union, better known as EUFOR.
International Half Marathon in Kosovo
11:05 August 27, 2026
What began as a personal tribute to the memory of a mother grew into one of the largest sporting events of the KFOR mission: the “Hungarian Statehood Day Run.” The idea of Warrant Officer Zsolt Matolcsi eventually brought together more than one hundred soldiers in Kosovo, while the organiser himself completed the half-marathon distance on a challenging course featuring several climbs, finishing well within his target time. As his deployment draws to a close, we spoke with Warrant Officer Matolcsi about his personal motivation, the behind-the-scenes challenges of organising the event, preparing for the race alongside his military duties, and his experiences during the mission.
Seven of the eight pumps are already operational
15:51 August 24, 2026
The restart of the turbines at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is going according to schedule and at a good pace, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in the company of, among others, Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi on August 23 in Paks at an on-site press briefing held about the current status of the works at Paks and the planned switching back of the plant’s turbines.
Historic Moments in Birmingham
14:47 August 24, 2026
The inaugural European Judo Championships of Uniformed Services was held in Birmingham, with nineteen countries taking part. On the opening day, three Hungarian medals were won: Private Second Class Attila Üveges won gold, Corporal Ádám Kalász and Private First Class Brigitta Varga won silver medals. On Sunday, Corporal Dániel Miklósvölgyi won a gold medal, and Corporal Benedek Tóth took third place on the podium. At the event, Major Szabolcs Krizsán, commander of the HDF Sports Company, also played an important role as chairman of the European Judo Union Police & Military Commission.
Hungarian Recognition at Leapfest 2026
14:42 August 24, 2026
The Rhode Island National Guard once again hosted the Leapfest International Military Parachute Competition this year. 188 competitors from 47 teams representing 19 countries put their skills to the test at the world’s largest and longest-running military static line parachute competition.
HDF Gripen Crashes near Szolnok
14:35 August 24, 2026
“Unfortunately, one of our Gripen fighter jets has crashed; the pilot ejected and, as of now, is in an ambulance and is alive. There were no casualties, as it appears the pilot did everything possible to ensure the crashed aircraft landed within the military base,” said Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Minister of Defence, in a video posted on his Facebook page.
Hungarian-Romanian Military Cooperation Strengthens
13:35 August 14, 2026
On 13 August in Bucharest, General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of the HDF Defence Staff, discussed with his Romanian counterpart, General Gheorghiță Vlad, ways to further strengthen military cooperation, joint training exercises and operational involvement, as well as experiences in force development.
Riverbed Sill Construction Begins at Paks
13:31 August 14, 2026
On Thursday, the Minister of Defence visited the military units stationed in Dunaszentbenedek and inspected the preparatory work for the construction of the riverbed sill. Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi was accompanied on the site visit by Lieutenant General Dr István Kun Szabó, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, and Colonel Attila Csurgó, Commander of the HDF 14th Engineer Regiment.