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Wall of Fire and Discipline – Being Prepared against the Flames
12:06 November 11, 2026
The soldiers of the KFOR Tactical Reserve Battalion (KTRBN) recently conducted special “Fire Phobia” training to practice how to deal with the threats posed by incendiary devices. During the tasks, emphasis was placed on overcoming fear, the professional use of shields, as well as individual and squad-level cooperation. The objectives were confident reaction, disciplined tasks execution and the maintenance of operational readiness – even in extreme circumstances.
Commemoration of WWI Soldiers in Peć
07:59 November 7, 2026
On the occasion of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the personnel of the 35th rotation of the Hungarian Defense Forces KFOR Contingent paid tribute to the soldiers who fell in the First World War at the Austro-Hungarian military cemetery in Peć/Pejë, Kosovo. Prior to the event, Hungarian peacekeepers also tidied up the area around the cemetery to ensure it was orderly and fitting for the November 1 commemoration.
Hungarian Peacekeepers Practiced with Swiss Super Puma Helicopters in Kosovo
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.
Peacekeepers in Kosovo Honored Hungarian Heroes
14:58 October 26, 2026
Hungarian soldiers serving in KFOR, NATO’s mission in Kosovo, commemorated the events of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence.
Croatian-Hungarian Joint Helicopter Training in Kosovo
14:53 October 6, 2026
The 1st Company of KFOR Tactical Reserve Battalion conducted a joint helicopter training with their Croatian allies in Kosovo. The goal of the training was to enhance interoperability among troop contributing nations of NATO’s mission in Kosovo and deepen the routine of air transport operations.
Hungarian culture at the heart of SHAPE
12:23 October 6, 2026
The Hungarian community awaited visitors with colorful cultural programs, traditional flavors and hospitality at the SHAPE Fest organized in Mons, Belgium. This time, the outstanding event of NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe also had a special guest visiting the Hungary tent. General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) not only got introduced to Hungarian cuisine but also joined a spontaneous folk dance.
Full Mission Capability
09:43 September 30, 2026
The soldiers of the 35th Contingent of the Hungarian Defence Forces KFOR, including the personnel of the KFOR Tactical Reserve Battalion (KTRBN)— were assigned complex Crowd Riot Control (CRC) and tactical tasks during the Full Mission Capability (FMC) assessment. The troops were tested to verify that they are fully prepared to carry out peacekeeping tasks and handle unexpected situations.
Transfer of Authority in KFOR
08:59 September 28, 2026
KFOR Tactical Reserve Battalion (KTRBN) of NATO-led mission in Kosovo held its Transfer of Authority ceremony in Camp Novo Selo. During the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Botond Hetényi handed over command of the KTRBN to Lieutenant Colonel Róbert Kiss. This gesture also marked the end of the tour of the Hungarian component of the KTRBN, the 34th rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces KFOR Contingent as its duties have been officially assumed by the 35th rotation.
Reporting from America
11:51 July 13, 2026
The close to 100-strong Hungarian contingent designated to participate at Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 (CRX26) of the Ohio National Guard has arrived at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Grayling, Michigan. After a more than 12-hour flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III military cargo aircraft and disembarkation, the soldiers continued their journey to the training base by bus.
Saint Ladislaus, Patron Saint of Infantry Soldiers, Honoured in Pristina
11:45 July 13, 2026
For the first time in Pristina, a Hungarian-language Holy Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Teresa of Calcutta in honour of King Saint Ladislaus, the patron saint of infantry soldiers. The Mass was celebrated by Major Kornél Horváth, military chaplain of the Hungarian Defence Forces, with the intention of establishing a new tradition.