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Peace and Security for Hungary
12:01 June 9, 2026
After a long time, the Hungarian and French defence ministers came together for a meeting June 8. Alongside the ministerial meeting in Cyprus, Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszi-Szendi PhD held discussions with French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin.
Hungary is helping with security across the Alliance
18:23 May 30, 2026
While visiting Hungary, General Alexus G. Grynkewich, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), Commander, United States European Command personally witnessed that Hungary is delivering on its commitments in the defence Alliance. Besides evaluating and analyzing the military development program, he also discussed the directions of further development with the leaders of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
NATO Defense College recognizes four Hungarian military leaders
15:44 May 20, 2026
The NATO Defense College (NDC) has awarded General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff a Distinguished Ancien diploma. Apart from him, the diploma for an outstanding professional career path was also awarded to General Ferenc Korom, Hungary’s ambassador accredited to Quatar; Major General László Domján, chief ministerial advisor; and also to Brigadier General Dr. Pál Kádár, the advisor of the National Security Bureau of the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister.
We bring the armed forces to success together
12:05 May 20, 2026
The former minister of defence spent a significant sum of money on renovating a floor of the MoD Military History Institute and Museum. But this was not enough, he scheduled the spending of further HUF 18 billion on the transformation of other parts of the building. Incumbent Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has stopped this money squandering and announced today that the HUF 5 billion scheduled for this year and the further HUF 13 billion for next year will be spent on improving the soldiers’ working conditions instead of the ministry building.
Hungarian Gripens above Greece
13:02 May 5, 2026
The air force component of the Hungarian Defence Forces is participating with JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft at the multinational NATO Exercise Tiger Meet at Araxos Air Base, Greece. The close to two-week training event that started on 4 May has special significance in terms of strengthening Alliance cooperation.
Special Insight
14:29 April 27, 2026
Organized by the United States Military Group of the U.S. Embassy Budapest, bloggers recently watched the dynamic moments of Exercise Jolly Vihar 2026, participated in a static display, observed the American rotorcraft and shared their experiences with servicemembers participating in the exercise.
Preparing for the NATO Tiger Meet Exercise
12:18 April 27, 2026
As of 4 May, the HDF 101st Aviation Wing will be representing the Hungarian Defence Forces with JAS 39 Gripens at Araxon Air Base, Greece during the NATO Tiger Meet 2026, one of the best-known international exercises of air forces.
Clear Sky, Sure Target
14:51 April 16, 2026
The military parachute national team started preparation at the HDF 86th Helicopter Wing in Szolnok. Besides numerous world cup rounds, in 2026, the team will also participate in the 48th CISM Military Parachuting Championships to be held in Slovakia.
Strong American-Hungarian Alliance
12:11 April 7, 2026
“Strong bonds between the United States and Hungary are especially important to us within the field of national defence. The development of the Hungarian Defence Forces, the significance of our NATO engagement and the mutual security policy cooperation are all fields where the United States is our indispensable partner”, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 7 April, a few hours before Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Budapest.
Leopard 2A7HU tanks on live fire exercise
11:52 March 12, 2026
The 11th Tank Battalion of the HDF 1st Armored Brigade held a Leopard 2A7HU commissioning live fire exercise (LFX) for tank gunners on the Szomód shooting range on 3 and 4 March. At the same time, besides the commissioning LFX, the soldiers also carried out the test firing of the recently delivered tanks and zeroed in their guns.