Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of Montenegro Visits Hungary

General Böröndi received and welcomed Brigadier General Vuksanovič and his delegation in his office, then they discussed, in a plenary session, the possibilities for improving defence cooperation between the Hungarian Defence Forces and the Armed Forces of Montenegro in the fields of educational courses, training programs, armed forces development, military medicine and the engagement in the Western Balkans missions.

Following the discussion, the members of the delegation from Montenegro visited the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade in Tata, where they received comprehensive information on the unit’s capabilities, task system and decisive role in the Hungarian Defence Forces. Furthermore, they gained insight into the unit’s current and future directions for capability development.

During the visit, the guests had the opportunity to closely observe the operation of the Simulation Centre, which is an outstandingly equipped, modern and important technical element of the domestic training system. During the demonstration, Brigadier General István Tóth, the commander of the Tata brigade emphasized that the centre provides an opportunity for carrying out complex and realistic but also cost-effective training scenarios, thus supporting the soldiers’ decision-making, leadership and cooperation skills. The visitors also learnt about digital systems and the simulation environment, with the help of which Hungarian soldiers can receive such high-level training that meets the demands of modern warfare.

The program of the visit contributed to further strengthening the Hungarian-Montenegrin defence relations, as well as to deepening the cooperation between the two armed forces.