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Minister of defence runs together with soldiers for peace
11:54 February 19, 2026
Besides strengthening camaraderie, the main and topical message of a memorial run organized on the anniversary of the foundation of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) is peace, because “the wind of war is blowing over Europe again” – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the military sporting event in Budapest on 18 February.
The construction of another large barracks in Hungary is an important milestone
13:54 February 18, 2026
One year after the groundbreaking ceremony, another large barracks is being built in Hungary. This is an important milestone, “we’ve promised strength, we’ve built strength!” – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the topping-out ceremony of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) barracks in Thököly Street, Szolnok on 17 February.
The last cycle saw the most spectacular development of the Hungarian Defence Forces
12:40 January 21, 2026
In the last four-year cycle, the Hungarian Defence Forces have undergone the most spectacular development since the 1989 change of regime – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Hódmezővásárhely on 20 January.
The Hungarian Defence Forces’ Baltic Air Policing Mission is Completed
11:34 December 2, 2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces’ four-month Baltic Air Policing Mission has ended. After 2015, 2019 and 2022, Hungary participated in the mission already on the fourth occasion – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
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.