New Dimensions in the Hungarian Air Defence – NASAMS Sub-units Join in

General Dr. Böröndi told us that the air defence and constant air policing in Hungary are of outstanding importance in today’s period, filled with wars. The air policing system monitoring the proper use of the airspace rests on several pillars, which form an effective total built on and complementing each other.

The first pillar of the system is the radar network that enables the constant monitoring of the airspace. The second pillar is made up of those capabilities that make possible a more accurate identification and capturing of air targets, as well as appropriate countermeasures, if needed. Besides the former standby fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, the ground-based air defence missile capability also strengthens this pillar, as a result of armed forces development.

The Chief of Defence underlined that the military leadership suggested the relocation of a NASAMS air defence sub-unit from the Győr to the Budapest Garrison to enhance the reaction capacity of the air defence. The tasks will be carried out at HDF territories suitable for the duties, near the towns of Pécel and Isaszeg.

The thus completed air policing system opens up new dimensions for the Hungarian air defence, especially by providing effective countermeasures against low-altitude, high-speed targets and real deterrence. This complex system, besides strengthening national air defence, also contributes to supporting NATO’s integrated air defence capabilities, which is especially important in today’s changed security environment, said General Dr. Gábor Böröndi.

Press release by the Ministry of Defence