Ministry of Defence

State Secretary takes control of Military National Security Service
13:18 May 2, 2023
Taking efficient action against attempts to breach Hungary’s cyber and physical security has gained significant value in the current war situation, and the Military National Security Service (MNSS) has a key role in it. In the interest of the MNSS being able to participate with due weight in this task, an organizational transformation was needed.

Hungary undertakes a significant role in strengthening NATO’s eastern flank
12:37 April 27, 2023
Hungary undertakes a significant role in strengthening NATO’s eastern flank – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after the meeting of defence ministers of the Bucharest Nine (B9) in Warsav on 26 April.

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Norway significantly contributes to Hungary’s air defence
13:14 April 21, 2023
Norway significantly contributes to an important field in Hungary’s defence capabilities, namely the air defence of our homeland, stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Thursday, 20 April in Oslo.

Professional visit in Athens
10:32 April 11, 2023
MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik recently paid a three-day visit to Athens at the invitation of Dr. Konstantinos Balomenos, General Director of National Defence Policy and International Relations of the Hellenic Ministry of Defence.

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Building an independent, strong defence industry is crucial
10:12 April 11, 2023
Building an independent, strong defence industry is crucial”, said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after his visit to Rheinmetall AG’s production plant in Germany.
Discussion on topics in defence policy
12:38 March 30, 2023
On Wednesday, 29 March, László Hajnik, MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy received on a courtesy call an Estonian delegation headed by Kylikke Sillaste-Elling, Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.

Visit to US defense innovation organizations
12:33 March 30, 2023
In the company of Barbara McQuiston, Chair of the NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) Board of Directors, Brigadier General Dr. Imre Porkoláb recently paid a visit to organizations in the USA that play an outstanding role in defense innovation.

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: keeping adequate ammunition stocks is in the Hungarian Defence Forces’ strategic interest
16:48 March 27, 2023
Keeping adequate ammunition stocks and ensuring their secure and continuous replenishment are in the strategic interest of all armed forces, including the Hungarian Defence Forces, stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Hungary deserves more respect
12:41 March 9, 2023
Hungary deserves more respect – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after attending the informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Stockholm.

Signature of the schedule of Italian–Hungarian military cooperation
10:24 March 8, 2023
On 2 March, László Hajnik, MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy held an official discussion with his Italian partner, Admiral Gianfranco Annunziata in Rome. At the meeting, the defence policy leaders signed the schedule of the bilateral Italian–Hungarian military cooperation in a ceremony.