László Kertész
Humans Behind Technology
12:14 November 10, 2026
The success behind Exercise Brave Warrior 2026 – that is, the multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group achieving “Combat Ready” status – was down to preparedness, professional expertise and coordinated teamwork of the soldiers operating cutting-edge military equipment. During the exercise, Hungarian, Italian and Croatian soldiers fought together as part of the battle group.
Multinational Capabilities in One Formation
12:06 November 9, 2026
The execution of joint tasks during Exercise Brave Warrior 2026 involved the military equipment of the Hungarian Defence Forces as well as Italian and Croatian combat vehicles. To strengthen the combat readiness of the multinational formation conducting the exercise, the HDF 25th Armored Brigade participated in the exercise with Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks, PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, Gidrán tactical vehicles and BTR infantry fighting vehicles.
In the Land of the Brave
12:01 November 9, 2026
During the validation Exercise Brave Warrior 2026-2, the HDF 25th Armored Brigade has demonstrated its preparedness as part of the multinational NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group, the core capability of which is provided by the 1st Infantry Battalion through the integration of Croatian, Italian and further Hungarian subunits.
Leopard 2A7HU tanks on live fire exercise
11:52 March 12, 2026
The 11th Tank Battalion of the HDF 1st Armored Brigade held a Leopard 2A7HU commissioning live fire exercise (LFX) for tank gunners on the Szomód shooting range on 3 and 4 March. At the same time, besides the commissioning LFX, the soldiers also carried out the test firing of the recently delivered tanks and zeroed in their guns.
Hungarian Gidran Maintenance in Safe Hands
13:14 January 7, 2026
The selected personnel of the Hungarian Defence Forces recently participated in a combat vehicle service and maintenance course in Ankara and Tata, then gave an account of the newly gained knowledge successfully.
Breakthrough 2025: light and force
10:42 December 1, 2025
During the multinational tactical Exercise Breakthrough 2025, the soldiers of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade executed their tactical tasks in the Bakony Hills, in close and successful cooperation with international subunits.
Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of Montenegro Visits Hungary
11:49 November 27, 2025
Before this year’s Defence Cooperation Initiative (DECI) conference in Budapest, General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff, received Brigadier General Miodrag Vuksanovič, Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of Montenegro, on an official visit. The visit aimed at further deepening defence cooperation between the two countries.
Breakthrough 2025: international cooperation
10:04 November 27, 2025
The soldiers of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade recently demonstrated their skills during a multinational live fire tactical training (LFTT) event, in cooperation with the artillery, armour, infantry and mortar subunits of the armed forces of the V4 countries.
Hungarian military doctor appointed Chief JMED at NATO Allied Command Operations
12:51 June 23, 2025
One of the highest-level medical director positions in NATO is now filled by a Hungarian military doctor again, in the person of Colonel Dr. (MD) Péter Vekszler.
With support from Gidráns
16:56 April 23, 2025
The infantry company of the HDF 1st Armored Brigade declared to the European Union Battle Group recently participated in an international military exercise.