Gábor Kormány
Successful Rescue Operation in the Middle East
13:58 March 10, 2026
The Hungarian Defence Forces have already transported more than 480 people – including 385 Hungarian citizens – to Budapest from the war-stricken Middle East. The Hungarian Air Force helped with eight rescue flights to those stuck in the region of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Oman between 4 and 9 March. The successful operation is the result of the effective cooperation among numerous units.
“Strengthening of defence capabilities is our shared interest”
16:13 February 23, 2026
Hungary stands up for merit-based accession to the European Union, including Albania’s EU accession, and does not support ideology-based accession driven by political motives lacking merit, such as Ukraine’s accession would be – said the Minister of Defence on Monday in Budapest, after holding discussions with Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu.
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.
Hungarian Combat Vehicle Fleet Becomes Complete
15:05 December 15, 2025
With the arrival of the 44th Leopard main battle tank, the Hungarian combat vehicle fleet has become complete, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the barracks of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade in Tata on 12 December.
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.
In the service of peace every day
11:45 November 12, 2025
Hungary is committed to supporting the stability of the Middle East, since the security of the region serves our security, too – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Hungary Rejects Steps Attacking Israel
16:04 October 29, 2025
Hungary rejects every unilateral step attacking Israel. We do not support anything that weakens democracy, while terrorist organisations are threatening innocents, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the III. International Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest on Tuesday.
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.