Sztaniszláv Horváth
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: We are going to put Moldovan–Hungarian defence cooperation on a new basis
12:16 March 6, 2026
The continuation of the war threatens the security of the whole of Eastern Europe – especially Moldova, a country that is most exposed to the risks of escalation – declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky following his meeting with Moldovan Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatîi.
Agreement with the 4iG on Strengthening Hungarian Defence Capabilities
13:37 March 3, 2026
The purpose of the now-signed agreement is to strengthen Hungary’s defence capabilities and the competitiveness of the domestic defence industry in the long-term, declared Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the ceremonious signature of the cooperation agreement among the Ministry of Defence, the Hungarian Defence Forces and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (SDT).
I Came from America…
11:10 February 10, 2026
“Nine months in the United States, hours flown every day and real emergencies – Lieutenant Ádám Donáth studied where US military pilots start from. With the knowledge acquired there, he strengthens the Hungarian Defence Forces”, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 9 February.
We are working on the defence of Hungary preparedly, pursuing a pre-set strategy
15:25 October 2, 2025
We are working on the defence of Hungary preparedly and reasonably, pursuing a pre-set strategy to guarantee the security of Hungarian people – said Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at the Martfű–Vezseny crossing of River Tisza on 2 October, the Distinguished Visitors’ Day (DVD) of country defence Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025.
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.