Sztaniszláv Horváth
Country defence Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025 shows guarantee of security of Hungarian people
14:25 September 26, 2025
As the largest-scale military maneuvers since the regime change, country defence Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025 shows the guarantee of the security of Hungarian people – emphasized Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in the Hungarian Defence Forces Central Training Area and Shooting Range, near Hajmáskér in his speech delivered on the Distinguished Visitors’ (DV) Day, 25 September.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Exercise ADHU 25 demonstrates the capability that the Hungarian Defence Forces have achieved
12:31 September 8, 2025
Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025 demonstrates the capability that the Hungarian Defence Forces have achieved – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Friday in Hajmáskér, Veszprém County, where the Hungarian Defence Forces have demonstrated a combat rail unloading to the press.
Hungary’s armed forces are expanded with a unique, new capability
11:39 August 28, 2025
Hungary’s armed forces are expanded with a unique, new capability – announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the handover of Special Operations Craft – Riverine (SOC-R) boats in Budapest on 27 August.
Who Takes an Oath Now Undertakes Responsibility for the Future
12:18 August 22, 2025
Those who take an oath now not only act in the present but also undertake responsibility for the future, the times ahead of us, not only for themselves but also for millions of Hungarians, said General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff, in Kossuth Square, at the commissioning ceremony on 20 August.
HDF motor pool to expand further soon with another 56 Gidrán tactical vehicles
13:05 July 7, 2025
“The motor pool of the Hungarian Defence Forces will soon expand further with another 56 Gidrán tactical vehicles, the number of which is already 106 in total in Hungary” – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on Friday in Gödöllő.
Appreciation from the Americans
11:23 June 23, 2025
In the video posted on the social media page of Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Lieutenant General Charles Costanza, Commanding General of V Corps, talked about the Hungarian Defence Forces with appreciation.
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.
Farewell to Pope Francis
16:01 April 28, 2025
250,000 people, including high-level church and secular officials, bid farewell to Pope Francis in Vatican City. Meanwhile, in Budapest, on the day of Pope Francis’s burial, Hungary’s flag was raised and then lowered to half-mast in solemn circumstances, accompanied by military honours, in front of the Parliament building in Kossuth Square.
The Hungarian Defence Forces Help Again
14:58 April 7, 2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces help control the infectious foot-and-mouth disease, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page. Soldiers participate in disinfection and the securing of designated areas.
The era of revival – ready for homeland defence
13:30 March 14, 2025
“Freedom is not a gift but an inherited treasure that we must protect. In the last few years, you have demonstrated that you are ready to safeguard the skies of Hungary” – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky during a ceremonial staff meeting held on the occasion of 15 March at the HDF 101st Aviation Wing in Kecskemét.