General Zsolt Sándor
17:13 June 1, 2026
NATO Commander’s Visit
13:27 October 27, 2026
Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) Admiral Pierre Vandier held discussions on October 26 in Szentendre with senior officers of the Hungarian Defence Forces Transformation Command regarding the HDF’s defence capacities, capabilities and their development. During the first leg of his two-day visit, he also familiarised himself with the functioning of the HDF NCO Academy.
NCOs on NATO’s eastern flank
15:02 October 26, 2026
On the second working day of their visit to Hungary, the NATO delegation of Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSELs) familiarised themselves with the Hungarian Defence Forces’ NCO training system and capabilities. The delegation, headed by Chief Warrant Officer Zoltán Kaszab, CSEL for Allied Command Operations, and accompanied by CSM Tamás Zsiros, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces, began the program at the Ministry of Defence in Budapest before continuing on to Szentendre.
Peacekeepers in Kosovo Honored Hungarian Heroes
14:58 October 26, 2026
Hungarian soldiers serving in KFOR, NATO’s mission in Kosovo, commemorated the events of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence.
Hungarian-Italian Defence Summit in Budapest
12:05 October 26, 2026
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s Minister of Defence, visited Hungary, attending the national commemorative ceremonies on October 23 on behalf of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Italy is one of Hungary’s key allies.
NATO: Joint Solutions Needed
12:39 October 22, 2026
“The Hungarian and foreign comrades serving here guarantee and uphold peace in the region through their unique professional expertise,” said Chief Warrant Officer Zoltán Kaszab, Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for Allied Command Operations, during his visit to the multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group (NATO FLF BG) and the Headquarters Multinational Division Centre (HQ MND-C) in Székesfehérvár on October 20.
Allied Rotary-Wing Aircraft
12:28 October 22, 2026
Tactical formation manoeuvres, manoeuvres to evade fighter aircraft and air defence systems, protection against radio-electronic jamming, convoy escort and motor vehicle blocking: these were among the tasks carried out during the flying phase of the HTIC Multinational Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course in Pápa.
NATO Evaluations at the HDF Air Operations Command and Control Centre
11:16 October 22, 2026
The NATO Technical Evaluations (TECHEVALs) carried out in Medina and Kup are an important milestone in assessing the adequacy of Hungarian military capabilities to meet Allied requirements.
Precision Beneath the Surface
13:26 October 20, 2026
The divers of the HDF 24th ISR Regiment took part in an international professional seminar recently held at Lake Garda in Italy, alongside technical divers and instructors from other nations. During the dives, the soldiers practiced emergency protocols in accordance with the DIR standard (which is regarded as the benchmark for technical diving), the use of various Nitrox gas mixtures, and learnt to use a side-mounted cylinder configuration.
Hungarian Chief Instructor, Multinational Success
13:19 October 20, 2026
For the sixth time, the HDF Pápa Air Base is hosting the Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course organised by the Multinational Helicopter Training Centre. Major Balázs Major is the first Hungarian pilot to assume the role of chief instructor on this course, which trains experienced helicopter pilots to become combat tactics instructors. On October 19, the course leaders held a professional development day in Pápa.
Polish-Hungarian, One Blood
14:46 October 19, 2026
The HDF’s Székesfehérvár garrison also took part in the fourth edition of the “Polish-Hungarian, One Blood” national blood donation campaign, which commemorates the solidarity and assistance shown by Poland during the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight. At the event, 59 soldiers and defence employees donated blood, resulting in nearly 27 litres being collected. This amount could help save the lives of approximately 117 people.