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Showing interest in our lessons learned about the Lynx
11:02 March 14, 2025
Experts of the Italian armed forces recently visited Hungary to collect lessons learned in the procurement and operation of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFV). Their visit is a part of the cooperation agreed on last year by Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of the HDF Defence Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Italian Army.
Defence Forum in Paris
11:35 March 13, 2025
Organized by the French Defence Academy (Académie de défense de l’École militaire) under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum was held between 11-13 March, and also attended by General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff.
“Show of Force” above Kenyeri
13:28 March 12, 2025
Due to its gigantic dimensions, the C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most important and versatile aircraft in strategic airlift, say the airmen of the Heavy Airlift Wing. The aircraft recently had opportunity to demonstrate its exceptional cargo airdrop capability above the village of Kenyeri.
Hungarian KFOR Contingent Starts Rotation
13:22 March 4, 2025
The rotation of the Hungarian contingent began in the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Following the handover-takeover, the nearly 280-strong new personnel will serve from April to September. The stability of the western Balkans is of significant importance to the Government of Hungary; thus, Hungary has been participating in the largest land mission of NATO, the Kosovo Force (KFOR) peacekeeping mission in Kosovo since the beginnings, and today is among the most significant troop contributing nations.
Croatian-Hungarian Military Logistics Cooperation About to Begin
17:29 March 3, 2025
The delegation of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces’ Logistics Directorate arrived for a two-day visit in Hungary to create a foundation for long-term professional cooperation between the two nations. The geographic proximity, the joint involvement in NATO operations and the parallel armed forces development justify the discussion of the lessons learned. The two partners are planning to harmonize some of their standard operating procedures as well.
Forward Defence – Ambassadors of Peace
13:31 March 3, 2025
“Together we are not just soldiers but we’re also ambassadors of peace and cooperation, too” – said Major General Tibor Králik at the event of the multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group (NATO FLF BG) held to mark the rotation of Croatian and Italian troops who have completed their service in Hungary.
Time of Lynx
12:45 March 3, 2025
Another Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle has been delivered by the German factory to the HDF 30th Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Hódmezővásárhely, announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page.
Medal Parade for the Hungarian Contingent in Kosovo
09:34 March 3, 2025
In the last week of February, the 31st rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces KFOR (Kosovo Force) Contingent finished its service in the Novo Selo camp in Kosovo.
2025 Will Be the Year of Breakthrough in the Hungarian Defence Forces as well
14:52 February 26, 2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces’ rearmament is a huge strategic task that can be measured on a decades-long scale, declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in his speech at the annual conference of Hungarian defence, military and air attachés on 25 February.
Flares in the sky
12:42 February 26, 2025
During the NATO Electronic Warfare Force Integration Program’s (NEWFIP) multinational Exercise Ramstein Guard 2025, the aircrew of the HDF 86th Helicopter Wing was practicing the release of infrared flares from a H145M helicopter. This pyrotechnic device can be useful as countermeasure when the aircraft is targeted with guided missiles.