Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
21:15 May 24, 2022
French–Hungarian Cooperation
12:49 July 25, 2024
MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik (Hungarian Defence Policy Director) received Alexandre Escorcia, Head of the Department for Europe, North America and Multilateral Action at the Directorate General for International Relations and Strategy (DGRIS) at the Ministry of the Armed Forces of France (French Assistant Defence Policy Director) in Budapest on 15 July.
First Hungarian-made Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle rolls of the line in Zalaegerszeg
12:40 July 25, 2024
The first Hungarian-made Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle of the Hungarian Defence Forces has rolled off the assembly line – this was what Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky announced during an event held at the Rheinmetall factory in Zalaegerszeg on Wednesday, 24 July.
Hungarian military doctor is the face of EUFOR
13:09 July 24, 2024
In the first days of July, EUFOR Operation Althea launched its latest media campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina aimed at informing the citizens of the Balkan country about the peacekeeping mission, and also at bringing its service personnel closer to the local population. The face of the campaign is Lieutenant (MD) Dr. Anna Tóth, a doctor of the EUFOR Aviation Detachment.
Tank Fleet of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Armoured Brigade Expands with Another Three State-of-the-art Leopard 2A7s
13:01 July 24, 2024
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said that on Tuesday, 23 July, three of the world’s most modern main battle tanks would arrive in Hungary. With the new vehicles, the tank fleet of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ armoured brigade in Tata expands to 18.
Meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors in Budapest
14:33 July 19, 2024
Within the framework of the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU, the Bálna Defence Centre in Budapest hosted the informal meeting of EU defence policy directors on 17 July. The session was chaired by Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defence of the European External Action Service (EEAS).
NCOs Thinking in Community
13:50 July 18, 2024
The Hungarian Defence Forces NCO Academy held its International Conference of NCO Academies for the second time in Szentendre between 10 and 13 July.
More Airbus Helicopters Delivered to the HDF
10:21 July 17, 2024
Two more Airbus H225M medium, multi-role helicopters arrived in Hungary on Monday, said the defence minister. Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky also said that with the now-arriving aircraft, the number of H225M helicopters in the Hungarian Defence Forces grew to ten. The ministry had ordered altogether 16 medium-lift transport helicopters from Airbus Helicopters within the framework of the military development program.
Golden Serve 2024
08:00 July 17, 2024
The joint exercise of the HDF 2nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Regiment and its German sister unit is in full swing, with the participation of the two units’ soldiers trained in electronic warfare (EW), operational, tactical and long-range reconnaissance, as well as UAV ISR operations.
Lords of the Sky
15:22 July 15, 2024
Seven days of intense competition, outstanding sports results, changing wind, old and new friendships – the 46th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship in Szolnok has ended. The Hungarian national team has achieved a really nice result as it won the bronze medal in the team accuracy landing category, while Warrant Officer Tamás Varga from the HDF 86th Helicopter Wing Special Parachuting Training Centre came in second in individual accuracy landing.
Champions of the Air on the Podium
15:10 July 15, 2024
“During the past few days, we witnessed a competition where the most excellent paratroopers of the world were competing to test their preparedness and technical skills, and they have brought us the excitement and beauty of this special sport.” – this was how Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief, HDF General Staff said farewell to the participants of the 46th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship at the RepTár in Szolnok on 12 July. The national sports teams of more than 30 countries whose members performed best in the overall results lined up to stand on the podium and worthily say goodbye to the ten days they had spent in Hungary, rich in experiences and successes.