Major 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
MILEX 2025: Strengthening European Defence Capability
12:57 April 14, 2025
Soldiers from 13 nations, the crackle of gunfire, heavy machine guns and impressive vehicles: such is MILEX 2025. The European Union’s grandiose exercise is hosted by Hungary this year, including the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Central Shooting Range and Training Area. The Hungarian Defence Forces are represented by the infantrymen of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade with their Gidrán multipurpose armoured vehicles and Carl Gustaf anti-tank weapons. The exercise commanded by Eurocorps is attended by more than 800 soldiers.
Another Medal for the Sports Company at European Wrestling Championships
12:53 April 14, 2025
After Richárd Végh, Lance Corporal Dárius Vitek, from the HDF 1st Sports Company, won a bronze medal in men’s Greco-Roman 130kg at the European Wrestling Championships held in Samorin (Somorja), Slovakia on 12 April.
Rapid Reaction with Great Firepower
11:39 April 14, 2025
At the MILEX 2025 international exercise, held in Hungary and focusing on rapid and efficient reactions during conflicts, the infantrymen of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade could feel themselves on an actual mission. The brigade practised different tactical operations at the “zero point” shooting range and training area with its Gidrán multipurpose armoured vehicles, Carl Gustaf anti-tank weapons and other weapons for several days.
Collective airspace, collective responsibility – Gripens in NATO formation
12:08 April 10, 2025
Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025 is more than a simple training – it is a spectacular demonstration of NATO’s collective will, flexibility and air deterrence posture. Just like during land exercises, the participants have a collective objective in the air as well, to be attained through international cooperation – emphasized General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of the HDF Defence Staff at Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark, where he paid a visit to learn about the multinational live-fly tactical-level exercise and the tasks of the Hungarian personnel participating in it.
Hungarian soldier wins bronze medal at European Wrestling Championships
13:34 April 9, 2025
Richárd Végh won a bronze medal in men’s 97kg freestyle wrestling at the European Wrestling Championships held in Samorin (Somorja), Slovakia, on 8 April. The corporal of the HDF 2nd Sports Company defeated his more-experienced Polish opponent in a great fight, where he turned the scores around from 0-6 to 10-6.
Military values know no borders
11:48 April 9, 2025
Hungary’s most prepared cadets have the opportunity to test their skills and knowledge against Czech, Romanian, British, Austrian and Serbian cadets at the 5th International Cadet Cup, which is at once the finals of the 9th National Military Tournament.
Two flags, one goal!
11:11 April 8, 2025
The change of command ceremony of the Hungarian–Romanian Mixed Peacekeeping Battalion was held in Hódmezővásárhely in early April.
Hungarian Gripens in the Service of Peace
11:05 April 8, 2025
Five JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Defence Forces are participating in the NATO Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025 airpower drill in Denmark, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 7 April.
Patrol exercise for international observers
15:10 April 7, 2025
The 45th International Military Observer Course (IMOC) has been going on in Hungary with the participation of attendants from 14 nations, who recently conducted a daylong complex patrol exercise in the area of Eger-Felnémet.
“Technology changes, the Alliance is here to stay”
15:03 April 7, 2025
„Our more than 30-year partnership provides us with a solid basis for seeking the answers to the challenges of the future together, be it cyber defence, drone technology or space operations. Our goal is to make this cooperation even closer and more efficient” – said Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF Defence Staff after having a discussion with Major General John C. Harris, Adjutant General, Ohio National Guard in Columbus, Ohio.