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
Hungarian Defence Industry Equipment in Paris
15:26 July 2, 2024
The Hungarian Defence Export Agency Ltd (VEX) had its own national pavilion at the Eurosatory 2024: The Global Event for Defence and Security in Paris between 17 and 21 June, which is one of the most prestigious European defence exhibitions. A main goal of VEX is to help the export activities of Hungarian companies in the defence industry by providing them with foreign business relations and opportunities. Therefore, 14 partners of VEX introduced themselves at the 120-square-metre national pavilion at Eurosatory.
In the air from tomorrow
13:35 July 2, 2024
The July 3 opening ceremony in Szolnok will mark the beginning of the 46th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship this week.
Exemplary military and defence cooperation
12:21 July 2, 2024
On 21 June, MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik paid a visit to Belgrade. During his official trip, the deputy state secretary held a discussion with Serbian Defence Policy Director Predrag Bandic, at which the two sides reviewed in detail the security situation of the Western Balkans region as well as the main aspects and issues of the bilateral military and defence cooperation.
Civilian Audience is Also Expected at the World Military Parachuting Championship
10:57 July 2, 2024
The 46th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship will begin on Wednesday, 3 July in Szolnok, where interested civilian audience is also expected, said the chief of staff of the HDF 86th Helicopter Wing in the Monday TV program of channel M1.
World military parachuting championship to be organized in Szolnok
10:03 July 2, 2024
After 2018, Hungary will host again the 46th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship – announced Colonel Dr. Tamás Bali, Commander, HDF 86th Helicopter Wing at a press conference held on the Szolnok-Szandaszőlős Sports Airfield on Friday, 24 May.
Hungarian military type certificate to the brazilian KC-390 aircraft type
18:23 July 1, 2024
After more than two years of strenuous professional work, the type-worthiness inspection of the KC-390 military multi-purpose transport aircraft manufactured by the Brazilian company Embraer S.A., which will be system tuned by the Hungarian Defence Forces this year, has been successfully completed. The procedure was carried out by the State Aviation Department of the Ministry of Defence, as the military aviation authority responsible for the supervision of Hungarian state aviation, in accordance with the legal requirements for Hungarian state aviation.
Azerbaijan is Our Appreciated Strategic Partner
13:53 July 1, 2024
Azerbaijan is our appreciated partner in the defence and military fields, as well as in the defence industry; and we will continue to develop this partnership, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky following his discussion with the defence minister of Azerbaijan, General Zakir Hasanov in Budapest on Friday, 28 June.
Fire phobia
10:38 June 29, 2024
Today a fire phobia training conducted by the KTRBN (KFOR Tactical Reserve Battalion) at Camp Novo Selo for the 2nd maneuver company. Such trainings aim to maintain the high standards of reactivity and operational readiness required from all KFOR units. These efforts are part of KFOR’s daily mission to quarantee a safe and secure environment for all people living in Kosovo.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky Negotiates with the US Ambassador to Budapest
11:48 June 27, 2024
During my negotiation with the US Ambassador to Budapest, we also covered Europe’s security situation and the war risks, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on Wednesday, 26 June.
Ready to jump
09:22 June 27, 2024
The national parachute team of the Hungarian Defence Forces is training in full swing for the 46th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship. Organized with the participation of national teams from 33 countries, the prestigious sporting competition will take place in Szolnok, Hungary between 3 and 12 July.