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Peace in Europe – We Represent This on Every Forum
14:28 August 29, 2025
The newest developments of the Russo-Ukrainian War, the EU’s defence posture and the member states’ engagement in missions are on the agenda at the meeting of European Union defence ministers in Copenhagen, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page.
Guardians of the Sky
16:08 August 6, 2025
“You can rarely see them like this – the guardians of the sky are in the air. We are proud of the Hungarian Gripen pilots’ professional performance” – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page. As of early August, the Hungarian Defence Forces are performing air policing duties in seven countries altogether, including the Baltic states and Hungary.
The fleet is complete
12:32 July 15, 2025
The last two H225M helicopters have been delivered to the Hungarian Defence Forces. This is a huge step in the military development program. Already 16 H225M and 19 H145M high-tech helicopters are serving the defence of the Hungarian people – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page.
Hungarian Military Athletes on Top of the World
10:59 June 30, 2025
Congratulations! – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page to mark the performance of the 14 military athletes who represented Hungary and the Hungarian Defence Forces at the 1st World Military Martial Arts Championship in Warendorf, Germany, in judo, wrestling and taekwondo.
The First Leguan 2HU Bridge Layer Has Arrived in Tata
11:11 May 16, 2025
“Well-trained, ready-for-action Hungarian soldiers, high-tech armoured vehicles – that’s what we are talking about”, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page after, together with the arrival of three other Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks, the first Leguan 2HU bridge layer also arrived at the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade. With the new engineering capability of the armour corps, the Land Forces of the HDF are further strengthened.
Greece is an Important Ally in Fighting Against Illegal Migration
15:48 May 6, 2025
Preserving the peace and stability of the Western Balkans and defending the European Union’s external borders are mutual interests of Greece and Hungary, declared Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Athens, where he recently had discussions with Greek Minister for National Defence Nikos Dendias.
Hungarian Gripens in the Service of Peace
11:05 April 8, 2025
Five JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Defence Forces are participating in the NATO Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025 airpower drill in Denmark, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 7 April.
They Got in Shape
12:28 April 1, 2025
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, on his social media page, congratulated Lieutenant Gergely Siklósi, who won an individual gold medal with a remarkable fencing performance.
There can be no combat ready force without logistics
10:29 March 28, 2025
“The Hungarian Defence Forces 2nd Sustainment Regiment provides the logistic background to the engagement of our troops in international operations and foreign missions” – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page in connection with his visit to the Kaposvár-based unit on Thursday, 27 March.
The Hungarian Defence Forces Help!
13:48 March 19, 2025
“Horrible tragedy came upon North Macedonia, where 59 young people lost their lives and at least 150 more got injured due to an explosion at a club early on Sunday”, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 18 March.