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
The Importance of Cyberspace and Outer Space
14:36 October 27, 2026
In today’s rapidly changing security environment, the key to the Alliance’s military effectiveness lies in continuous development and rapid adaptation to new challenges. The Allied Command Transformation plays a key role in this process: its task is not only to coordinate operations across traditional land, air and sea forces, but also in cyberspace and outer space, wrote Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi on his social media page.
Italian “Gladiators” in Hungary
13:52 October 27, 2026
Italian soldiers from NATO’s deployable communications and information system have arrived at the Alba Regia barracks in Székesfehérvár to train and demonstrate, as part of Exercise Gladiator Demonius 2026, that they are capable of rapidly and professionally deploying to a designated area to provide reliable IT and communications services to supported commands and command posts.
NATO Focus on NCO Training
13:32 October 27, 2026
Chief Warrant Officer Remigijus Katinas, CSEL for Allied Command Transformation (ACT), accompanied by CSM Tamás Zsiros, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces, visited the HDF NCO Academy in Szentendre on October 26, and received detailed information on the HDF NCO training system.
NATO Commander’s Visit
13:27 October 27, 2026
Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) Admiral Pierre Vandier held discussions on October 26 in Szentendre with senior officers of the Hungarian Defence Forces Transformation Command regarding the HDF’s defence capacities, capabilities and their development. During the first leg of his two-day visit, he also familiarised himself with the functioning of the HDF NCO Academy.
NCOs on NATO’s eastern flank
15:02 October 26, 2026
On the second working day of their visit to Hungary, the NATO delegation of Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSELs) familiarised themselves with the Hungarian Defence Forces’ NCO training system and capabilities. The delegation, headed by Chief Warrant Officer Zoltán Kaszab, CSEL for Allied Command Operations, and accompanied by CSM Tamás Zsiros, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces, began the program at the Ministry of Defence in Budapest before continuing on to Szentendre.
Peacekeepers in Kosovo Honored Hungarian Heroes
14:58 October 26, 2026
Hungarian soldiers serving in KFOR, NATO’s mission in Kosovo, commemorated the events of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence.
Hungarian-Italian Defence Summit in Budapest
12:05 October 26, 2026
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s Minister of Defence, visited Hungary, attending the national commemorative ceremonies on October 23 on behalf of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Italy is one of Hungary’s key allies.
NATO: Joint Solutions Needed
12:39 October 22, 2026
“The Hungarian and foreign comrades serving here guarantee and uphold peace in the region through their unique professional expertise,” said Chief Warrant Officer Zoltán Kaszab, Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for Allied Command Operations, during his visit to the multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group (NATO FLF BG) and the Headquarters Multinational Division Centre (HQ MND-C) in Székesfehérvár on October 20.
Allied Rotary-Wing Aircraft
12:28 October 22, 2026
Tactical formation manoeuvres, manoeuvres to evade fighter aircraft and air defence systems, protection against radio-electronic jamming, convoy escort and motor vehicle blocking: these were among the tasks carried out during the flying phase of the HTIC Multinational Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course in Pápa.
NATO Evaluations at the HDF Air Operations Command and Control Centre
11:16 October 22, 2026
The NATO Technical Evaluations (TECHEVALs) carried out in Medina and Kup are an important milestone in assessing the adequacy of Hungarian military capabilities to meet Allied requirements.