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Second KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft of the Hungarian Defence Forces arrives in Hungary
13:01 November 24, 2025
On Friday, 21 November, the second Hungarian KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft landed at the Kecskemét base of the HDF 101st Aviation Wing. At the reception of the airlifter, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky emphasized that the last few years have been the years of the air force as well.
The Stability of the Middle East Also Serves the Security of Hungary
16:13 November 12, 2025
Hungary is committed to the peace and stability of the Middle East; it actively contributes to enhancing regional peace and security within the UN mission in Lebanon, declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, who, during his official trip to Lebanon, visited the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Hungarian soldiers serving there.
A new chapter begins in U.S.–Hungary defence cooperation
13:09 November 10, 2025
The strengthening Hungarian–American political relations provide a good framework for the development of defence and military cooperation between the two countries and opens the door to further investments in the field of defence industry – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Washington, where he had discussions with U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy and Cooperation Elbridge A. Colby on Friday, 7 November.
Country Defence Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025 Ends with Success
13:41 November 3, 2025
Adaptive Hussars 2025, the largest military exercise organized since the 1989 change of regime has ended with success – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the closing event of the exercise in Budapest on 31 October.
Central Europe has now become a more secure place
12:55 October 29, 2025
From now on, Central Europe is a more secure place – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the NATO Special Operations Forces Evaluation (SOFEVAL) of the regional special operations capability in Szolnok on Tuesday, 28 October.
Peace requires strength
11:28 October 27, 2025
Peace requires strength – the strength to stand up for ourselves and to persevere in support of good causes” – emphasized Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in his ceremonial speech delivered at the central commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence held in Subotica, Serbia on Thursday, 23 October.
Our goal is a strong, secure Central Europe
11:46 October 22, 2025
“The defence relations between Hungary and Croatia form a stable, forward-looking and mutual trust-based partnership that not only strengthens our nations’ security but also is a crucial pillar of Central European defence” – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on the second day of his visit to Croatia.
General Dr. Gábor Böröndi holds discussions in Washington
11:59 October 21, 2025
On 20 October, General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff held a discussion with General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington about global conflicts and the deepening of Hungarian–American military cooperation.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: The government’s aim is to establish a highly digitized force
15:01 October 15, 2025
The government’s aim is to ensure that Hungary has 21st-century quality, highly digitized armed forces, which take care of humans even more and mobilize technology in the interest of defence – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the designated event Space & Defense Day of Infotér Conference in Balatonfüred.
Zoltán Kaszab takes over CSEL position at NATO Allied Command Operations
12:57 October 13, 2025
For the next three years, Chief Warrant Officer Zoltán Kaszab has assumed Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) position at NATO’s Allied Command Operations in Mons, Belgium. This is the first time that a Hungarian soldier has taken over the CSEL position at the NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).