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The Hungarian Air Force Strengthens – New Gripens Arrive

Text: Ministry of Defence | Photo: archive photo by Gábor Kormány |  11:48 March 12, 2026

The four new Gripen fighter aircraft will arrive in Kecskemét by 30 June. We promised strength, we have built strength! With the Hungarian fleet now comprising 18 fighter aircraft, we further strengthen Hungary’s security. To us, Hungary’s defence is the first, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 11 March.

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