Dr. Zsolt Sándor
12:23 August 10, 2026
Open Skies
11:09 March 18, 2024
The Centre for Security Cooperation (RACVIAC) based in Zagreb, Croatia, held an Open Skies Treaty Aerial Observation Course at the HDF 47th Airbase in Tata at the beginning of March. The main goal of the international organization – in the field of arms control – is to implement mutual security-building measures and closer cooperation. After the academic training and planning, the course participants flew two observation flights in the airspace of Hungary with the AN-30 aircraft arriving from Romania.
Memorial Running on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of NATO Accession
13:25 March 14, 2024
The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland recently organized together a memorial running in Bydgoszcz, Poland on the occasion of the three countries’ 25th anniversary of joining NATO, with the participation of soldiers serving at the NATO elements stationed in the garrison and their spouses.
“We are on the Right Track!”
13:17 March 14, 2024
“As leader of the mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the greatest challenge is to create a balance between local political decisions and military supports” – told us Major General Dr. László Sticz, Commander, Operation EUFOR Athea on 13 March at the Budapest Balkans Forum (BBF) international conference organized by the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA).
Promotions and Appointments on the Occasion of our National Holiday
16:05 March 13, 2024
President of the Republic Dr. Tamás Sulyok promoted Major General Attila Géza Takács to lieutenant general, Brigadier General Zsuzsanna Ballainé Krikker and Brigadier General Dr. Pál Imre Váczi to major generals and Colonel Ottó Piros to brigadier general on the advice of Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky with effect from 15 March.
Hungary Handles the Western Balkans Region as Distinguished
16:02 March 13, 2024
“The Western Balkans is of key importance for the security of Hungary and Europe, it is enough to think about the risks caused by the illegal migration route crossing the region” – Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky wrote on his page.
Hungary is a Reliable and Recognized NATO Ally
15:52 March 13, 2024
Hungary’s NATO membership means a “different quality” for Hungarian security – underlined the defence minister in Tata on Tuesday in his speech held to mark the 25th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to NATO and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO.
We Maintain a Traditionally Good Defence and Military Cooperation with Slovenia
11:40 March 12, 2024
We must look for cooperation possibilities and strengthen our defence relations to maintain the security of our region – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Ljubljana following the discussions with his Slovenian counterpart.
President 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.