Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
21:15 May 24, 2022
“Jolly Vihar 2026” Reloaded
12:06 April 28, 2026
Experts of the U.S. Air Force’s 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons and the HDF 47th Airbase worked out the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter’s procedure for refuelling with a running engine (hot refuelling) during an almost one-year joint service.
Future top military leaders in NATO environment
12:03 April 28, 2026
The students of the military general staff training course at the Ludovika University of Public Service gained strategic-level experiences on their visit to the NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium.
Observation from bird’s-eye view
11:20 April 28, 2026
Aerial reconnaissance is a key element of the closing program in the third week of the 47th International Military Observers Course organized by the HDF Military Training Centre. Altogether 27 students from 14 countries are participating in the course, with one common aim: to serve as military observers on international missions under the aegis of the UN in the interest of preserving peace.
International Selection in the Air
11:17 April 28, 2026
Special helicopters occupied the sky, crossing the clouds with spectacular manoeuvres. Spanish and Hungarian aircraft showed what cutting-edge technology and precision are capable of.
Special Insight
14:29 April 27, 2026
Organized by the United States Military Group of the U.S. Embassy Budapest, bloggers recently watched the dynamic moments of Exercise Jolly Vihar 2026, participated in a static display, observed the American rotorcraft and shared their experiences with servicemembers participating in the exercise.
Preparing for the NATO Tiger Meet Exercise
12:18 April 27, 2026
As of 4 May, the HDF 101st Aviation Wing will be representing the Hungarian Defence Forces with JAS 39 Gripens at Araxon Air Base, Greece during the NATO Tiger Meet 2026, one of the best-known international exercises of air forces.
Air Formula-1
11:51 April 27, 2026
Hungary receives the fastest in the world on land, at sea and in the air. In addition to the Hungaroring and the Duna Arena, the HDF Joint Forces Training Centre’s Kőröshegy shooting range hosts the “international field”.
Ready for international competitions as well
11:32 April 27, 2026
After monthslong tough training, a patrol team made up of six reservists has been formed to represent the Hungarian Defence Forces at domestic and international competitions. The members of the team include Reserve Sergeant First Class Tamás Bérdi, a soldier of the 46th Territorial Defence Battalion of the HDF 4th Territorial Defence Regiment.
Speaking the same language
12:55 April 24, 2026
Imaginary mine explosion, passing through illegal checkpoints, continuous observation – all this happened not on the set of an action-packed war movie but during a complex patrol exercise of the 47th International Military Observers Course. Twenty-six students participated in this serious test of physical and mental strength.
Continuous training
11:19 April 24, 2026
In the interest of skill retention and development, the Hungarian infantry company of the Hungarian-led multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group (FLF BG HUN) held a unit cohesion training event. During the training sessions, the company operating under the 2nd Grenadier Battalion of the HDF 30th Mechanized Infantry Brigade practiced how to react to various combat situations, conduct seize and hold operations and perform patrol duties.