Hungarian Peacekeepers Practiced with Swiss Super Puma Helicopters in Kosovo

Text: Zoltán István Vasadi | Photo: by the author | 13:52 November 2, 2026

The 2nd Maneuver Company of KFOR's Hungarian-led Tactical Reserve Battalion carried out its latest helicopter exercise in close cooperation with Swiss peacekeepers. The training’s primary objective was to further deepen the close cooperation between the nations serving in NATO’s mission in Kosovo, as well as to provide routine in various air transport operations.

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During the day, Hungarian soldiers learned about and applied in practice the deployment procedures of the Swiss Air Force's Super Puma transport helicopters. International joint helicopter training sessions are essential for the daily tasks of peacekeepers, as they guarantee 24/7 rapid troop transport, effective redeployment, and seamless cooperation with foreign partners.