Ministry of Defence
Much-Needed Discussion
10:31 October 15, 2026
On October 14 in Budapest, Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Minister of Defence, held discussions with Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, on the situation in Europe, the most important tasks facing NATO, Hungary’s intentions within the Alliance, and how to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of the GDP.
Who will Protect Europe?
14:09 October 13, 2026
Europe must become capable of defending itself independently. To this end, it is not enough simply to rethink the continent’s defence strategy; it is essential to rebuild and modernise the European defence industry, said Defence Minister Romulusz-Ruszin Szendi at the Warsaw Security Forum held on Monday.
Know-How, Technology and Manufacturing Capabilities in Sirok
12:49 October 1, 2026
There is still a munitions factory operating in Hungary today. In Sirok. Besides, this is not a newly established plant: the history of munitions manufacturing in Sirok dates back more than seventy years, and the traditions of munitions manufacturing in Hungary can be traced all the way back to 1881, according to a post by Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Minister of Defence, on his social media page.
Overseas training
16:02 September 23, 2026
Having completed the “Acélkocka” NCO training course in Hungary, Staff Sergeant Gergő Józsa, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) NCO at the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Center of the HDF 86th Szolnok Helicopter Wing further developed his professional knowledge at the command senior enlisted leaders’ course of the United States Marine Corps.
Strengthening Collective Security
12:52 September 23, 2026
“Central Europe’s strength lies in its cooperation with its partners,” stated László Kürtös, Parliamentary State Secretary and Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Defence, at the Central European Defence Cooperation (CEDC) and Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting held in Slovenia on September 21–22.
Military World Championships in Hungary
13:14 September 21, 2026
Hungary will host the 49th CISM World Military Fencing Championships from September 18 to October 1, 2026. Eighteen nations, represented by more than 200 fencers, will compete in virtually every fencing discipline. The World Championships will be organized by the Hungarian Defence Forces, in cooperation with the HDF Sports Company, and managed by the Hungarian Fencing Federation. The event will be held at the Veszprém One Arena.
On Europe’s Defence in Prague
14:11 September 17, 2026
At the IISS (International Institute for Strategic Studies) Defence Summit in Prague, Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi discussed a new era in Europe’s defence with political and military leaders responsible for the continent’s security.
Security Is Created, Not Imported
14:27 September 16, 2026
“Today I visited the Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions Zrt in Várpalota, where I was able to see for myself the capabilities we have built up in Hungary,” wrote Defence Minister Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi on his social media page.
V4: Reliable Partnership
13:43 September 15, 2026
László Kürtös, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, held important consultations with Polish partners and stakeholders of the defence industry at the MSPO defence industry trade fair in Kielce. The meetings focused on reliable partnership, transparent dialogue, and the further strengthening of Hungarian–Polish defence cooperation. The discussions confirmed that cooperation within the Visegrád Four as an alliance can once again play an important and strong role.
Japanese Delegation at Ministry of Defence
12:46 September 8, 2026
Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi received a Japanese delegation at the Ministry of Defence on 7 September.