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Successes and Recognitions during the Hungarian EU Presidency
12:26 March 28, 2025
“Our presidential events provided great opportunities for introducing our major results in the fields of the HDF’s modernisation, the revival of the Hungarian defence industry and the defence innovation, as well as our plans for the future”, evaluated Dr. Zsolt Kutnyánszky the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2024. The MoD State Secretary for Force Development and Defence Policy handed over certificates of recognition from the prime minister to those participating in the preparation for and execution of the successful Hungarian presidency.
There can be no combat ready force without logistics
10:29 March 28, 2025
“The Hungarian Defence Forces 2nd Sustainment Regiment provides the logistic background to the engagement of our troops in international operations and foreign missions” – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page in connection with his visit to the Kaposvár-based unit on Thursday, 27 March.
Strengthening International Logistics Cooperation
14:04 March 27, 2025
Hungarian military leaders had professional discussions about the expanding possibilities for logistic and medical support to the Hungarian Defence Forces at the Luxembourg-based headquarters of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Hungarian Defence Company Secures Major Contract with Estonia
14:51 March 26, 2025
Pro Patria Electronics Ltd., a leading Hungarian defence technology company, has been selected as the winning bidder in a procurement procedure for a passive radar system issued by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), the central procurement agency under the administration of the Ministry of Defence. After extensive preparations, the company has successfully concluded the contract, marking a significant milestone in Hungary's defence export sector.
Hungary Hosting the EU’s Largest Military Exercise
12:01 March 26, 2025
Hungary is hosting the international Military Exercise (MILEX) 2025 testing the land operational capabilities of the European Union’s battlegroups from 25 March to 10 April. The objective of the exercise is to assess the rapid reaction and coordination capabilities of participating countries in a real-world environment.
Hungarian air defence artillerymen at NATO’s Largest Air Defence Exercise
17:15 March 24, 2025
In the midst of current security challenges, it is vital that Hungary be able to conduct air policing and defend its airspace efficiently and in an integrated way. NATO capabilities development and strengthening cooperation among member states are indispensable for guaranteeing collective defence – declared the Chief of HDF Defence Staff at the military base near Vredepeel, Netherlands, where in the last few days, he was informed in person about NATO’s largest air defence exercise and the tasks of the participating Hungarian contingent.
Coordinated National and Alliance Cooperation at the NATO Crisis Management Exercise
13:59 March 19, 2025
Nations practised coordinated, joint national- and Alliance-level responses to danger and crisis situations similar to the security challenges currently threatening member states, and the related decision-making at the NATO Crisis Management Exercise 2025 (CMX25).
The Hungarian Defence Forces Help!
13:48 March 19, 2025
“Horrible tragedy came upon North Macedonia, where 59 young people lost their lives and at least 150 more got injured due to an explosion at a club early on Sunday”, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 18 March.
Comprehensive Logistic System Exercise
11:16 March 19, 2025
Under the name Adaptive Logisticians 2025, the Hungarian Defence Forces recently held a two-week logistic command post exercise encompassing all levels of command and affecting all military organizations. Led by the HDF Defence Staff Logistic Directorate, logisticians of the Hungarian armed forces and the NATO organizations stationed in Hungary were already rehearsing for the upcoming Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025, one of the most important training events in this year.
The era of revival – ready for homeland defence
13:30 March 14, 2025
“Freedom is not a gift but an inherited treasure that we must protect. In the last few years, you have demonstrated that you are ready to safeguard the skies of Hungary” – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky during a ceremonial staff meeting held on the occasion of 15 March at the HDF 101st Aviation Wing in Kecskemét.