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Gergely Schöff

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We have set our sights on consolidating the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base

10:49 October 17, 2024

The changing security environment presents us with new challenges, so we deem military development and the fielding of new weapon systems to be indispensable. To meet these needs, Hungary firmly stands up for the strengthening of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) – said General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff at the multinational Exercise Brave Warrior 24-EU in the HDF Central Training Area and Shooting Range on Wednesday, 16 October.

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Hungarian Film about Military Operation in Kabul Sets Example for Today’s Heroes

11:06 October 11, 2024

The Hungarian drama about the military rescue operation in Kabul sets an example of military heroism, underlined the defence minister at a press conference held in the “ruin city”, Újdörögd on 9 October.

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Cooperation, unity, readiness

16:46 October 10, 2024

The nearly two-week Exercise Strong Bastion 24 of the Headquarters Multinational Division Centre has started with an opening ceremony. This time, the exercise is focusing on the command of tactical operations on division level.

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We are Developing the European Union’s Helicopter Capability

13:14 September 30, 2024

An international helicopter tactical exercise is about to start in Hungary with the participation of five nations, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page. The defence minister called attention to the fact that strengthening the joint EU defence capabilities is among the priorities of the Hungarian EU presidency.

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The pride of the Hungarian Air Force parade over the Danube River

17:51 August 21, 2024

After the military officers’ commissioning ceremony on 20th August, the air show has always been a much-awaited event, during which Hungary’s fighter planes, combat helicopters, and military transport planes can be admired in Budapest.

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Hungarian Defence Forces strengthen EUFOR airlift capabilities with new, modern H225M helicopter

13:50 August 12, 2024

Starting from this October, the Mi-17 helicopter declared by Hungary to EUFOR for airlift tasks will be replaced by one of the new Airbus H225M helicopters of the Hungarian Defence Forces – this was announced by MoD State Secretary for Defence Policy, Force Development and Defence Industry Zsolt Kutnyánszky in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo.

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In safety, on Hungarian soil

11:23 August 2, 2024

Due to the danger of a war escalating in the Middle East, the Hungarian Defence Forces have brought home 29 persons – Hungarian, Czech and Slovak citizens – by air from Lebanon – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.

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Hungary sends helicopters to help contain forest fires

11:29 August 1, 2024

The Hungarian Defence Forces are sending two military helicopters to aid fire-stricken North Macedonia – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.

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Tank Fleet of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Armoured Brigade Expands with Another Three State-of-the-art Leopard 2A7s

13:01 July 24, 2024

Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said that on Tuesday, 23 July, three of the world’s most modern main battle tanks would arrive in Hungary. With the new vehicles, the tank fleet of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ armoured brigade in Tata expands to 18.

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Meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors in Budapest

14:33 July 19, 2024

Within the framework of the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU, the Bálna Defence Centre in Budapest hosted the informal meeting of EU defence policy directors on 17 July. The session was chaired by Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defence of the European External Action Service (EEAS).