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Earthquake: rescue operations ongoing
14:02 February 9, 2023
Rescue operations are continuously going on with the contribution of the Hungarian Defence Forces in earthquake-stricken areas of Türkiye and Syria. According to latest reports, the Hungarian rescue teams have already been able to save the lives of close to 30 people. Below are exclusive pictures taken by László Kertész, our photographer on the spot.
NATO looks back
09:38 January 9, 2023
Like several other organizations, the NATO Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE) looks back on last year’s events on its social media page through photos presented by month.
President of Hungary gives families’ and friends’ gifts to our soldiers serving in Iraq
16:06 December 12, 2022
“The life of our soldiers in Iraq is difficult not only because of the constant threat, but also because these Hungarian soldiers spend Christmas away from their families. I was happy to take with me and give them the personal gifts from their family and friends at home.”, reads the post written on 11 December by President of Hungary Katalin Novák on her Facebook page.
Neighbors and allies
12:04 December 6, 2022
On Friday, 2 December Minister of Defence of Hungary Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky held a discussion on current issues in bilateral relations with Federal Minister of Defence of Austria Klaudia Tanner in Vienna.
Hungarian Gripens above Estonia as well
16:16 November 24, 2022
Necessitated by the war in Ukraine, safeguarding the airspace of the three NATO ally Baltic countries is more important than ever, and this year’s is already the third occasion when the air force of the Hungarian Defence Forces participates in the Baltic Air Policing mission, this time as a lead nation – this was said at a discussion between Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky and Raul Toomas, Estonia’s ambassador in Budapest on Monday, 21 November.
KFOR MISSION HAS NEW COMMANDER
11:26 October 11, 2022
In Kosovo, the Hungarian command year in the KFOR mission has come to an end. On Monday, 10th October, Major General Ferenc Kajári handed over the command of KFOR to Italian Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia in a ceremony at the Camp Film City, in Pristina.
Duty, reliability, commitment
16:47 September 1, 2022
Since 15 October 2021, NATO’s largest and longest-running mission has had a Hungarian commander. We conversed with KFOR Commander Major General Ferenc Kajári about the last ten months and the challenges to the mission.
Commander’s visit to the international forces
11:55 August 11, 2022
After seeing the command post of the NATO enhanced Vigilance Activity Battle Group (HUN eVA BG) in Tata, Lieutenant General Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi PhD, Commander, Hungarian Defence Forces paid a visit to inspect the international forces stationed in Camp Croft, Újmajor, where, among others, he was informed about the accommodation circumstances as well as the already executed and the planned tasks.
Hungarian national parachute team competes in the Czech Republic
13:45 July 22, 2022
On Monday, 18 July the 37th FAI World Freefall Style & Accuracy Landing Championships started with an opening ceremony in Strakonice, the Czech Republic. Twenty-eight teams and 179 competitors from 28 countries have entered the competition, where Hungary is represented by the national parachute team of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
Headquarters Multinational Division Centre activated
14:25 May 11, 2022
Based on its Activation Document issued on 3 May, the North Atlantic Council activated with immediate effect the Headquarters Multinational Division Centre (HQ MND-C) located in Székesfehérvár. The activation ceremony was held on Tuesday, 10 May.