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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).
New Possibility for Hungarian Companies Developing Defence Technology
16:26 March 4, 2024
The Defense Innovation Research Institute (DIRI) in cooperation with the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), provides new possibilities for Hungarian companies developing defence technology – said Brigadier General Dr. Imre Porkoláb, MoD Ministerial Commissioner for Defence Innovation.
Retroactive Salary Increase of Soldiers Due in March
16:15 March 4, 2024
Soldiers will receive their salary increased by 11 percent on average in March; the increase affects the salaries since January – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
Hungarian EU Presidency priorities to include defence industry development
11:37 February 1, 2024
Hardly six months before the Hungarian presidency, the most important defence policy issues of the EU are the development of the European Union’s defence industry, the Russo-Ukrainian War and the security of the Sahel – said Zsolt Kutnyánszky, MoD State Secretary for Defence Policy, Force Development and Defence Industry after the informal meeting of the EU’s defence ministers in Brussels.
Skyranger 30 Lynx: Rheinmetall to develop new air defence turret
15:17 December 22, 2023
The Hungarian Defence Forces and Rheinmetall AG have agreed on the development of an air defence system for the heavy infantry brigade capability under construction in line with the NATO commitments of Hungary.
Rocket Attack at the End of Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky’s Visit to Israel
14:51 December 6, 2023
At the end of his visit to Israel, a rocket attack struck Tel Aviv while he was on his way to the airport, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on 5 December.