Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
21:15 May 24, 2022
They Earned the “Schützenschnur”
15:40 January 14, 2026
In early January, soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ KFOR contingent serving in Kosovo took part in a live-fire exercise organized by the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).
The Hungarian Defence Forces Help in the Exceptional Snow Situation
13:27 January 8, 2026
Due to the exceptional snowfall, the Hungarian Defence Forces regrouped several pieces of equipment to different territories to get closer to possible focal points and be able to intervene within a short time if needed, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Tata on 7 January.
Results of the Armed Forces Development Were Visible in 2025
10:16 January 8, 2026
The goal of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ modernisation, which has been in progress for years, is still clear: to build armed forces decisive in Central Europe and develop the modern, NATO-compatible and high-tech armed forces, declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on 29 December.
Hungarian Gidran Maintenance in Safe Hands
13:14 January 7, 2026
The selected personnel of the Hungarian Defence Forces recently participated in a combat vehicle service and maintenance course in Ankara and Tata, then gave an account of the newly gained knowledge successfully.
A Country is Sovereign Until It Can Defend Itself
12:50 January 7, 2026
Being used to peace in our comfortable world, we tend to take security for granted. However, history has not halted; only our attention is fading sometimes. Freedom and sovereignty are still values to be protected, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 4 January.
Sporting challenge in KFOR
14:34 December 27, 2025
Soldiers of the KFOR KTRBN took part in the Murphy Challenge physical fitness competition held at Camp Novo Selo. The challenge, established in memory of U.S. special operations soldier Michael P. Murphy, is designed to test both physical endurance and mental resilience. Participants measured their level of preparedness by completing tasks consisting of running, push-ups, squats, and pull-ups.
Transatlantic Ferry Flight Home
18:00 December 21, 2025
Prior to its return home in November, Hungary’s second—and final—KC-390 medium military transport aircraft underwent a comprehensive inspection and acceptance evaluation. The two-week test and verification programme was conducted by a designated team of experts from the Hungarian Defence Forces at Gavião Peixoto, within the Embraer aircraft manufacturing complex in Brazil. Our short film provides a detailed insight at how the aircraft handover and acceptance process was carried out.
Thinking together, planning together
14:16 December 19, 2025
Colonel General Gábor Böröndi, Chief of Defence Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces, met with his North Macedonian counterpart, Major General Sashko Lafchiski, in Budapest. This consultation is part of the military cooperation that has been consistently and intensively developed in recent years, which serves to strengthen NATO interoperability, to develop joint training, and to ensure stability in the Balkans region.
The Hungarian Defence Forces Have Undergone Significant Renewal over the Past Decade
10:55 December 17, 2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces have undergone significant renewal over the past decade. Modern equipment is now available, new capabilities have been developed and the HDF’s international cooperation system has strengthened, emphasized Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Kecskemét on 15 December.
Polish and Hungarian Comrades Stretch Their Arms Out as One
14:14 December 16, 2025
Hungary hosted the national blood donation campaign “Polish-Hungarian, One Blood” for the third time, organized in memory of Poland’s assistance during the 1956 revolution and war of independence, which the Hungarian Armed Forces also joined. At the Székesfehérvár stage of the program, Croatian, Lithuanian and American comrades also volunteered alongside Hungarian and Polish soldiers.