József Bankó

Serious recognition and opportunity
10:09 September 16, 2025
The main planning conference of the U.S. Army’s largest annual exercise in Europe – conducted with its NATO allies and partner countries – was held in Budapest, Hungary. For one week, more than 250 soldiers from 11 countries were discussing the elements of next year’s exercise serues Defender 26 in Bálna Defence Centre.

Good Performance Even in Heat
14:02 July 7, 2025
Cross-country running, anatomical target puzzle, training hand grenade throwing, shooting, crawling, ammunition box moving, running with weight, vehicle pushing and litter carrying – these are just a few of the tasks of the International Military Patrol Competition held at the Püspökszilágy Training Area and Shooting Range.

Comprehensive Logistic System Exercise
11:16 March 19, 2025
Under the name Adaptive Logisticians 2025, the Hungarian Defence Forces recently held a two-week logistic command post exercise encompassing all levels of command and affecting all military organizations. Led by the HDF Defence Staff Logistic Directorate, logisticians of the Hungarian armed forces and the NATO organizations stationed in Hungary were already rehearsing for the upcoming Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025, one of the most important training events in this year.