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Choreography for saving lives

15:01 March 18, 2024

In 2024, as the lead nation providing the commander of EUFOR, Hungary stood up a team for the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) capability of the mission. We talked with Lieutenant Colonel Attila Dajka, Commander, EUFOR Althea Aviation Detachment and Lieutenant (MD) Dr. Levente Forgács, a doctor of the detachment about the details of pre-deployment training for the mission and the circumstances of service abroad.

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Recognition from NATO Commander in Norfolk

12:25 March 18, 2024

Dr. Gergely Németh, Head of NATO ACT Strategic Foresight Branch responsible for futures studies recently received the highest possible recognition from General Phillipe Lavigne, Commander, NATO Allied Command Transformation (NATO ACT).

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In Alliance

11:13 March 18, 2024

Hungary joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 25 years ago and is a reliable and recognized member of the Alliance. On the occasion of the anniversary, the NATO Forward Land Forces Multinational Battlegroup held a dynamic combat vehicle display and carried out a live-firing exercise with Hungarian, Italian and Croatian soldiers. The state-of-the-art devices of the Hungarian Defence Forces were displayed, such as the Gidrán tactical vehicles, SAAB Gripen fighter aircraft and several Leopard 2A7HU third-generation main battle tanks.

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Open Skies

11:09 March 18, 2024

The Centre for Security Cooperation (RACVIAC) based in Zagreb, Croatia, held an Open Skies Treaty Aerial Observation Course at the HDF 47th Airbase in Tata at the beginning of March. The main goal of the international organization – in the field of arms control – is to implement mutual security-building measures and closer cooperation. After the academic training and planning, the course participants flew two observation flights in the airspace of Hungary with the AN-30 aircraft arriving from Romania.

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Memorial Running on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of NATO Accession

13:25 March 14, 2024

The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland recently organized together a memorial running in Bydgoszcz, Poland on the occasion of the three countries’ 25th anniversary of joining NATO, with the participation of soldiers serving at the NATO elements stationed in the garrison and their spouses.

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“We are on the Right Track!”

13:17 March 14, 2024

“As leader of the mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the greatest challenge is to create a balance between local political decisions and military supports” – told us Major General Dr. László Sticz, Commander, Operation EUFOR Athea on 13 March at the Budapest Balkans Forum (BBF) international conference organized by the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA).

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Promotions and Appointments on the Occasion of our National Holiday

16:05 March 13, 2024

President of the Republic Dr. Tamás Sulyok promoted Major General Attila Géza Takács to lieutenant general, Brigadier General Zsuzsanna Ballainé Krikker and Brigadier General Dr. Pál Imre Váczi to major generals and Colonel Ottó Piros to brigadier general on the advice of Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky with effect from 15 March.

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Hungary Handles the Western Balkans Region as Distinguished

16:02 March 13, 2024

“The Western Balkans is of key importance for the security of Hungary and Europe, it is enough to think about the risks caused by the illegal migration route crossing the region” – Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky wrote on his page.

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Hungary is a Reliable and Recognized NATO Ally

15:52 March 13, 2024

Hungary’s NATO membership means a “different quality” for Hungarian security – underlined the defence minister in Tata on Tuesday in his speech held to mark the 25th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to NATO and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO.

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We Maintain a Traditionally Good Defence and Military Cooperation with Slovenia

11:40 March 12, 2024

We must look for cooperation possibilities and strengthen our defence relations to maintain the security of our region – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Ljubljana following the discussions with his Slovenian counterpart.