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
Euro-Atlantic Commitment
10:45 July 20, 2026
On the sidelines of the Budapest Energy and Security Talks on July 14, 2026, Attila Elek Varga, State Secretary for Defence at the Ministry of Defence, held talks with Javier Colomina, NATO’s Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy.
EUMA Patrol Pays Tribute to 100-Year-Old Woman
10:23 July 16, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Zoltán Vörös and fellow members of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) visited a 100-year-old resident of Choratan while conducting patrol duties in the area. The mission representatives were first received at the Mayor’s Office, where they held discussions with local officials about an EUMA initiative aimed at visiting Armenian citizens aged 100 and over living in the Tavush region.
June of Sports in Butmir
13:22 July 15, 2026
In recent times, sports have played a prominent role in the programs of the EUFOR mission in Bosnia. Various international events have not only improved physical fitness but also strengthened cooperation and camaraderie among the participants.
Military Development on Realistic Terms
13:07 July 15, 2026
“In a country where the healthcare, social services and education systems are facing serious challenges, we must not allocate all resources exclusively to military development”, emphasised Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD, Minister of Defence, on July 14 at the Budapest Energy and Security Talks (BESTalks) conference in Budapest. At the prestigious international event, the minister outlined realistic strategies for rebuilding the country's defence sector and industry.
Hungarian soldiers participate in Paris military parade
12:23 July 15, 2026
Soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces also participated in the Bastille Day military parade held in Paris on July 14. The Hungarian unit marching down Champs-Élysées consisted of soldiers of the HDF 32nd Lifeguard Regiment. General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of HDF Defence Staff also observed the ceremonial event.
Reporting from the U.S.: Whirlwind Preparations
12:53 July 14, 2026
On July 12, the Hungarian contingent participating in Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 practiced combat-style embarkation and disembarkation from Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters before beginning exercises in the training area. Members of the Ohio National Guard conducted the training exercise to ensure safe task execution.
Torrent of Medals to Military Athletes
12:47 July 14, 2026
Military athletes of the HDF Sports Company won a number of shiny medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Montreal.
From Mikus Hill to the podium
14:21 July 13, 2026
The Hungarian Defence Forces vitéz Szurmay Sándor Budapest Garrison Brigade recently organized the International Patrol and Shooting Competition already on the 29th occasion at the HDF BGB Training Base and Range. The program of the three-day, testing trial of strength for the participants included a run of tens of kilometers, sweaty strength exercises, shooting and hand-grenade throwing. This time, the travelling trophy went to the Polish team.
Trust and Respect
12:53 July 13, 2026
“Security isn’t created at summits. It is where we decide whether we are ready to create it together. This NATO does not only talk about challenges but finally takes action,” —this is how Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD summarized on his social media page the NATO Summit held in Ankara, Türkiye. Over the course of the three-day summit, he participated in dozens of consultations and countless bilateral meetings.
United with the Allies – Joint Security Efforts
12:43 July 13, 2026
“NATO’s strength is in the unity of its allies. Hungary’s security is guaranteed not by loud statements, but by reliable partnerships, well-prepared national defence, and a joint deterrent capability,” wrote Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD on his social media page on the second day of the NATO Summit in Ankara.