Chief Warrant Officer Krisztina Végh
Special NATO Award
14:22 July 21, 2026
A special operations soldier from the Hungarian Defence Forces was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, one of NATO’s highest honours. The award is granted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to military personnel and civilian staff whose outstanding service has contributed significantly to the successful fulfilment of the Alliance’s missions.
Special Operations Capabilities in the Service of the Future
15:56 December 8, 2025
Within the framework of the Special Operations Conference 2030 series of professional events, the HDF Special Operations Command examined special operations capabilities of the future together with its international partners at the Görgey Artúr Barracks, Szentendre. In the first two days of the four-day forum, experts from Türkiye, Azerbaijan and North Macedonia also participated, thus strengthening cooperation in this field in the region.
Hungarian Military Success at the Leapfest 2025 Competition
13:16 August 13, 2025
The team of the HDF Special Operations Command performed outstandingly at the Leapfest 2025 airborne competition, held in the United States. The four-member team became third in the teams’ competition at the high-ranking international contest, while in the individual, Staff Sergeant O. M. became 5th, which is the best result among foreigners.