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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.
Knowledge and Innovation are the Most Important Weapons of Modern Armed Forces
11:55 October 21, 2025
“Croatia is our key partner. Our discussions will centre around deepening the defence cooperation and strengthening the Eastern Flank”, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page related to his trip to Croatia. At the first stage of his visit, the defence minister met with his Croatian counterpart, Defence Minister Ivan Anušić, in Osijek on 20 October, where they visited together the Orqa drone factory.
The security of Central Europe is one and indivisible
15:07 September 23, 2025
The security of Central Europe is one and indivisible, so the only way for us is to join forces to be able to successfully tackle the challenges of the age – declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Bratislava, following the Annual Meeting of the Central European Defence Cooperation (CEDC) Ministers together with the Ministers of the Western Balkans.
Who Takes an Oath Now Undertakes Responsibility for the Future
12:18 August 22, 2025
Those who take an oath now not only act in the present but also undertake responsibility for the future, the times ahead of us, not only for themselves but also for millions of Hungarians, said General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff, in Kossuth Square, at the commissioning ceremony on 20 August.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Baltic countries can count on the Hungarian Air Force
15:48 July 31, 2025
Hungary is a reliable ally in NATO, the Baltic countries can count on the Hungarian Air Force – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania on 31 July, when, together with the Spanish air force, four JAS 39C Gripen fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Air Force took over from the Polish and Romanian air forces air policing duties in the airspace of the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania within the framework of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
The Hungarians have Europe’s most modern helicopter fleet
12:17 July 16, 2025
The medium multirole helicopter fleet of the Hungarian Defence Forces has become complete with the arrival of the last two Airbus H225M helicopters. This is no longer a promise of the future, it is the reality of the present – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the base of the HDF 86th Helicopter Wing in Szolnok on Tuesday. Our airmen perform their duties with the state-of-the-art helicopters of Europe – said General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff.
Strong Will Derives Only from Strong Faith
16:52 July 14, 2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces need impeccable soldiers who respect their mission and enhance their vocation’s honour with their exemplary service on every level, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Saturday at the oath-taking of the 355 soldiers graduating from the HDF NCO Academy in Heroes’ Square, Budapest.
Historic Meeting of Defence Ministers in Saudi Arabia
12:50 July 11, 2025
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky recently held a discussion with His Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia, about deepening defence, military professional and military equipment relations between the two nations. This was the first meeting of defence ministers in the three-decade-long, constantly expanding and strengthening diplomatic relations of our countries.