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NATO Focus on NCO Training
13:32 October 27, 2026
Chief Warrant Officer Remigijus Katinas, CSEL for Allied Command Transformation (ACT), accompanied by CSM Tamás Zsiros, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces, visited the HDF NCO Academy in Szentendre on October 26, and received detailed information on the HDF NCO training system.
NCOs on NATO’s eastern flank
15:02 October 26, 2026
On the second working day of their visit to Hungary, the NATO delegation of Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSELs) familiarised themselves with the Hungarian Defence Forces’ NCO training system and capabilities. The delegation, headed by Chief Warrant Officer Zoltán Kaszab, CSEL for Allied Command Operations, and accompanied by CSM Tamás Zsiros, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces, began the program at the Ministry of Defence in Budapest before continuing on to Szentendre.
We Promised Force, We Built Force
11:27 February 5, 2026
“We promised it, we did it. Hungary procured and entered into service 44 Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks. This is among the most modern combat vehicles in the world. We promised force, we built force, because this is needed for the security of the Hungarian people”, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in the video posted on his social media page on 2 February.
A Country is Sovereign Until It Can Defend Itself
12:50 January 7, 2026
Being used to peace in our comfortable world, we tend to take security for granted. However, history has not halted; only our attention is fading sometimes. Freedom and sovereignty are still values to be protected, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 4 January.
Gripens Prove Themselves in Live Situation Again
15:58 September 29, 2025
Gripens of the Hungarian Defence Forces have recently proved themselves in a live situation again during the Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission.
New Dimensions in the Hungarian Air Defence – NASAMS Sub-units Join in
13:43 August 11, 2025
To enhance the reaction capacity of the air defence, a NASAMS sub-unit of the Győr-based air defence regiment is settling in Budapest and will serve with designated forces at HDF territories suitable for the duties, near the towns of Pécel and Isaszeg, said Chief of Defence General Dr. Gábor Böröndi. The duties of the sub-unit are dual: besides national defence, it also contributes to joint defence within the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence System, pertaining to its Alliance commitments.
They Got in Shape
12:28 April 1, 2025
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, on his social media page, congratulated Lieutenant Gergely Siklósi, who won an individual gold medal with a remarkable fencing performance.
Hungary Hosting the EU’s Largest Military Exercise
12:01 March 26, 2025
Hungary is hosting the international Military Exercise (MILEX) 2025 testing the land operational capabilities of the European Union’s battlegroups from 25 March to 10 April. The objective of the exercise is to assess the rapid reaction and coordination capabilities of participating countries in a real-world environment.
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.
Recognition from NATO Commander in Norfolk
12:25 March 18, 2024
Dr. Gergely Németh, Head of NATO ACT Strategic Foresight Branch responsible for futures studies recently received the highest possible recognition from General Phillipe Lavigne, Commander, NATO Allied Command Transformation (NATO ACT).