Lieutenant General Zoltán Schmidt
11:22 January 2, 2023Personal details
Date of birth: 30th June 1969
Place of birth: Paks, Hungary
Marital status: married, a father of one child
Education
2015 Defence Management Course (National University of Public Service, Budapest)
2011 General Staff Course (Miklós Zrínyi National Defence University)
2008 NATO Logistics Operational Planning Course (Oberammergau)
2006 NATO Defence Forces Course (Oberammergau)
2006 NATO Staff Officer Course (Oberammergau)
2004 NATO Logistics Course (Aachen)
2002 TÜV Rheinland Academy (Budapest), Quality Management System Referent
2002 Miklós Zrínyi National Defence University, military technology manager
1990 Máté Zalka Military Technical College, combat vehicle maintainer, combat vehicle technology specialization
Military career
2023 Deputy Chief of Defence for Management
2022 Head of office (deputy commander for management), Hungarian Defence Forces Command
2019–2022 Inspector General (logistics), Hungarian Defence Forces Command
2018 Acting Chief of Staff, HDF Joint Force Command
2017–2018 Deputy Chief of Staff Support, HDF Joint Force Command
2014–2017 Chief of Logistic Forces (deputy commander), HDF Joint Force Command
2013–2014 Acting Chief of Logistic Forces (deputy commander), HDF Joint Force Command
2010–2013 Chief of Logistics Operations Directorate, HDF Joint Force Command
2007–2010 Senior officer (deputy chief), Logistic Directorate, HDF Joint Force Command
2006 Senior officer, Force planning division, MoD Force Planning Department
2005–2006 Senior officer, Force planning division, Military Planning Directorate, General Staff
2003–2005 Senior officer for coordination, Logistic Planning Directorate, HDF Joint Logistic and Support Command
2001–2003 Senior officer for planning, Logistic Directorate, General Staff
1999–2001 Service chief for armored and motor vehicle technology, Logistic Directorate
1997–1999 Logistics chief (deputy commander for logistics), 1st Tank Battalion
1997 Company commander, logistic company, 1st Tank Battalion
1993–1997 Company commander, repair company, Logistic Battalion
1990–1993 Deputy company commander for armaments technology, 1st Tank Company, 1st Tank Battalion
1987 Student (Miklós Zrínyi National Defence University)
Decorations
Officer Service Medal, 3rd Class
Service Medal of Merit, Silver Grade
Service Medal of Merit, Gold Grade
Officer Service Medal, 2nd Class
Service Medal for Flood Protection
Service Medal of Merit Decorated with Laurel Wreath
Service Medal for Migration Crisis Management
Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, Military Section
Language skills
English STANAG 3.3.3.3
Memberships
Hungarian Military Logistics Association, member
Hungarian Logistics Association, member of presidential board
Rotary-Wing “Top Gun” in Pápa
12:22 October 9, 2026
Already on the sixth occasion, the HDF Pápa Air Base has been hosting the flying phase of the Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course (HTIC), which is the second phase of one of the highest-level helicopter tactical training programs run by the Portugal-based Multinational Helicopter Training Center (MHTC).
Digital Twins in Real Military Environment
12:19 October 9, 2026
In late September, staff members of the Defence Innovation Research Institute traveled to Portugal, where they tested their own development, the Digital Twin/XR solution within the framework of the HEDI OPEX 26-1/ARTEX 26 military exercise in the Santa Margarida military training area. In cooperation with the Portuguese army and the experts of the Hub for EU Defence Innovation of the European Defence Agency (EDA HEDI), they examined how the technology can be used under real military conditions.
Rotorcraft training at Pápa again
12:44 October 7, 2026
In the person of Major Balázs Major, the Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course (HTIC) of the Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) in Sintra, Portugal has been launched with a Hungarian Chief Instructor for the first time. Like in earlier years, Hungary has been assuming an active and many-sided role.
Not a workforce but an added military capability
12:39 October 7, 2026
The task involved 979 Hungarian servicemembers working a total of 28,309 work hours with 145 items of equipment. They built in more than 22,000 cubic meters of stone material, ensured the delivery and handling of more than 38,000 tons of stone, and the job they have done in the Danube riverbed required special military capabilities for engineering, waterborne and air operations – reads the post on Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi social media page.
Alliance – Also in Virtual Space
11:31 October 7, 2026
The first Hungarian-organized international military cyber security exercise, Digital Strike 2026 focused on the joint training of cyber defence operations specialists of the Hungarian Defence Forces and the US Ohio National Guard. The partnership between the HDF Defence Staff Cyber and Information Operations Directorate and the American unit dates back several decades, and this excellent bond between the two allies has now further strengthened in the virtual space as well.
Croatian-Hungarian Joint Helicopter Training in Kosovo
14:53 October 6, 2026
The 1st Company of KFOR Tactical Reserve Battalion conducted a joint helicopter training with their Croatian allies in Kosovo. The goal of the training was to enhance interoperability among troop contributing nations of NATO’s mission in Kosovo and deepen the routine of air transport operations.
Warship crews of three nations on River Tisza
14:02 October 6, 2026
In accordance with traditions, this year the Hungarian-Serbian joint warship training Live-Fire Exercise was carried out again. It was the participation of Romanian warship crewmembers that made the conduct of the training event special on the water shooting range of Titel, on the Serbian reach of River Tisza in late September: the nominated personnel of the Romanian Danube Flotilla joined the exercise in observer status.
Hungarian culture at the heart of SHAPE
12:23 October 6, 2026
The Hungarian community awaited visitors with colorful cultural programs, traditional flavors and hospitality at the SHAPE Fest organized in Mons, Belgium. This time, the outstanding event of NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe also had a special guest visiting the Hungary tent. General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) not only got introduced to Hungarian cuisine but also joined a spontaneous folk dance.
Four World Championship Medals and Presidential Thanks
15:04 October 2, 2026
Hungarian military athletes won a total of one gold and three bronze medals at the 49th CISM World Military Fencing Championship held in Veszprém. The closing ceremony of the four-day world competition, which ended on October 1, was held in Balatonakarattya, where Colonel Nilton Gomes Rolim Filho, President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), said thanks for the professional organization and management of the World Championship.
Closing with Bronze Medal
13:17 October 2, 2026
The last day of the World Military Fencing Championship saw another Hungarian medal: our women’s foil team beat the Ukrainian one 45:35 in the competition for the third place. We congratulate the team composed of Sergeant Kata Kondricz, Sergeant Dóra Lupkovics, Corporal Flóra Pásztor and Reserve Sergeant Karolina Zsoldosi!