General Zsolt Sándor
17:13 June 1, 2026
Hungary and Italy are fighting together as allies for the security of our continent
13:53 March 8, 2022
Having been received by Defence Minister Tibor Benkő on an official visit in Budapest, Italian Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini spoke with appreciation about the Hungarian soldiers’ commitment to their tasks as well as about the assistance and support with which Hungary is receiving the Ukrainian refugees. During their meeting, the two ministers also signed a letter of intent on the further deepening of defence cooperation.
Medal parade in Sarajevo
12:25 March 2, 2022
On 25 February, the soldiers completing their tour of duty on the foreign mission received the EUFOR ALTHEA medal at a medal parade held in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo.
Medal parade in Kosovo
12:21 March 2, 2022
Nearing the end of their tour of duty abroad, the soldiers of the 25th rotation of the HDF KFOR Contingent received their NATO medals in Camp Novo Selo.
Qatari ambassador pays introductory visit
12:16 March 2, 2022
On Tuesday, 1 March Abdullah Falah Al-Dosari, the ambassador of the State of Qatar to Budapest paid an introductory visit to Defence Minister Tibor Benkő.
Minster of Defence receives Tunisia’s ambassador to Hungary
12:12 March 2, 2022
On 1 March in Budapest, Defence Minister Tibor Benkő received Abdelkarim Hermi, the ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Budapest on a courtesy call.
SACEUR Certifies Hungarian National Troop Contribution
11:34 February 27, 2022
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Tod D. Wolters, certified Hungarian troops readiness for potential NATO duties on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, after accepting a recommendation from the Commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, Lieutenant General Roger L. Cloutier Jr.
Minister of Defence holds discussion with British Special Envoy to the Western Balkans
15:46 February 25, 2022
Hungary and the United Kingdom consider it very important to preserve the stability and security of the Western Balkans, which also has a prominent role in Hungarian–British cooperation. Among other things, this topic was on the agenda for discussion between Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, the British Prime Minister’s Special Envoy and Defence Minister Tibor Benkő.
Tibor Benkő holds discussion on current issues in NATO’s education system
10:46 February 25, 2022
On Thursday, 24 February Defence Minister Tibor Benkő received, on a courtesy call, CSM Ludek Kolesa, the NATO Defence Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) coordinator responsible for NCO training. This week, the Ministry of Defence in Budapest is hosting an expert-level NATO workshop, which primarily aims at enabling the Alliance to provide a uniform and stable starting point for member and partner countries regarding its education system.
Constructive discussions
10:34 February 25, 2022
On Thursday, 24 February the Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency met with the Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces Command and the MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy.
Defence Ministers of NATO’s eastern flank condemn Russian aggression
10:27 February 25, 2022
In the evening of 24 February, defence ministers of NATO’s eastern flank held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the emerging situation in Ukraine. During the meeting, the ministers condemned the Russian aggression, informed each other about the activities of national armed forces and discussed the collective steps taken in NATO.