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Continuing Croatian–Hungarian Dialogue on Defence Policy
13:12 July 3, 2025
On 26 June, Ministry of Defence (MoD) Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik paid an official visit to Zagreb. The aim of the meeting was to continue the dialogue on defence policy conducted in Budapest this February.
Dutch Defence Policy Director in Hungary
12:54 June 19, 2025
Lars Walrave, Dutch defence policy director visited Hungary at the invitation of MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Policy László Hajnik from 16 to 17 June. In the focus of the discussions were the development of the two countries’ defence relations, the armed forces development, the possibilities for defence industrial cooperation, closer cooperation within NATO, the European defence readiness, the security situation of the Western Balkans and the Sahel and sharing the lessons learned in connection with recruitment and the formation and operation of the reservist system.
Dynamically Developing American-Hungarian Defence Relations
13:33 June 16, 2025
Following the successful, recent visit to Budapest by David Baker, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Policy, the Ministry of Defence can report on another successful American visit.
Hungary Hosts the Large-scale International Exercise Saber Guardian 2025
14:11 June 10, 2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces will participate in the large-scale international Exercise Saber Guardian 2025, a main venue of which is Hungary, with 800 soldiers, between 6 and 24 June. The exercise is part of the series of exercises DEFENDER25, organised by the United States Army Europe and Africa Command (USAREUR-AF).
Hungary is actively participating in strengthening NATO’s eastern flank
12:55 June 3, 2025
We have many such capabilities that we use to make significantly contributions to the defence of not only Hungary but also our Alliance system – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the Vilnius Summit of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries and the Nordic Allies.
Maintenance Agreement Concluded
16:03 June 2, 2025
Leopard Hungary MRO Ltd, a joint venture of MoD CURRUS Ltd. and KNDS Germany, recently concluded a maintenance agreement with the Hungarian Defence Forces regarding the latter’s main weapon systems.
On new wings
14:49 May 30, 2025
“The Hungarian pilots have received new wings with the arrival of the first L-39 Skyfoxes. We are continuously developing the Hungarian air force as well, as the safeguarding of our airspace is of key importance. These L-39 Skyfox military training and light tactical aircraft strengthen not only the capabilities of the Hungarian air force but also at once the defence of Hungarian people” – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 30 May.
Hungarian Reserve Company in Bosnia Again
10:12 May 27, 2025
The reserve company of the Hungarian Defence Forces serves in Sarajevo again with EUFOR Operation ALTHEA, the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These soldiers form a separate unit that is not involved in everyday tasks in peacetime, but is deployable, if necessary, for example on large-scale exercises or if the security situation requires reinforcement.
Greece is an Important Ally in Fighting Against Illegal Migration
15:48 May 6, 2025
Preserving the peace and stability of the Western Balkans and defending the European Union’s external borders are mutual interests of Greece and Hungary, declared Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Athens, where he recently had discussions with Greek Minister for National Defence Nikos Dendias.
Hungarian soldiers to mentor Chadian army at international counter-terrorism exercise
16:52 April 23, 2025
The objective of the joint military exercise organized for NATO allies and their African partners is to develop counter-terrorism capabilities and cooperation.