Lieutenant General Dr. István Kun Szabó
17:26 June 1, 2026
Special Forces conduct international exercises in May
13:49 May 26, 2026
In 2026, the soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces Special Operations Command (HDF SOC) participated in international exercises at several venues around Africa. The objectives of their engagement were to strengthen allied cooperation, develop joint operational capabilities and support regional stability.
Exchange student program the cadets’ way
13:45 May 26, 2026
Every year, students of the Moravska Trebova Military High School, Czechia spend a week in the company of the cadets of the Debrecen-based Kratochvil Károly Honvéd Secondary School and Dormitory in Hungary, this time at the Újfehértó Defence Sports Center. After a 8-km route march, the cadets pitched camp and then, together with their hosts, participated in a range night and a reconnaissance task.
NATO and the EU focus on strengthening the armed forces
12:08 May 26, 2026
“Both NATO and the European Union are concentrating on force development, the strengthening of defence industry and the preparation of the armed forces, while also looking for solutions to settle ongoing conflicts” – stated General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff after attending the European Union and NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session held in Brussels.
Joint run in honor of Polish freedom
11:08 May 26, 2026
On the occasion of the Polish 3rd of May Constitution Day, the SHAPE POLSOF Run was organized at the NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium. The allied nations – among them, Hungarian servicemembers and their family members – entered the five-kilometer run to pay tribute to Poland’s freedom and national traditions.
Persevering in the Present – Preserving the Past
11:01 May 26, 2026
The 34th rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ KFOR Contingent held a celebratory assembly on the occasion of the Day of Hungarian National Defence at Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo.
NATO Defense College recognizes four Hungarian military leaders
15:44 May 20, 2026
The NATO Defense College (NDC) has awarded General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff a Distinguished Ancien diploma. Apart from him, the diploma for an outstanding professional career path was also awarded to General Ferenc Korom, Hungary’s ambassador accredited to Quatar; Major General László Domján, chief ministerial advisor; and also to Brigadier General Dr. Pál Kádár, the advisor of the National Security Bureau of the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister.
Courageous Service: Hungarian Soldiers Honored at the Highest Level of KFOR
15:40 May 20, 2026
Two soldiers from the 34th rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ KFOR Contingent received recognition from the Commander and Command Sergeant Major of NATO’s mission in Kosovo.
We bring the armed forces to success together
12:05 May 20, 2026
The former minister of defence spent a significant sum of money on renovating a floor of the MoD Military History Institute and Museum. But this was not enough, he scheduled the spending of further HUF 18 billion on the transformation of other parts of the building. Incumbent Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has stopped this money squandering and announced today that the HUF 5 billion scheduled for this year and the further HUF 13 billion for next year will be spent on improving the soldiers’ working conditions instead of the ministry building.
Locked Shields 2026: Hungarian–Korean cyber security team has learned valuable lessons
14:56 May 19, 2026
Organized annually since 2010 by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), Locked Shields is one of the world’s largest and most complex cyber security exercises, which tests the participating nations’ technical, strategic, legal and communicative response capabilities under real-time cyberattacks.
The future is for the children – international celebration in Belgium SHAPE community
14:53 May 19, 2026
This year, too, the NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) held a spectacular event in Mons, Belgium on the occasion of World Children’s Day. During the celebration, the children of allied nations presented their cultural and musical values on stage.