Tamás Vargha
21:15 May 24, 2022Personal details:
Date of birth: 2 February 1959
Marital status: married, a father of four
Education:
1987 Loránd Eötvös University of Sciences, English language and literature, secondary school teacher
Professional experience:
2004–2009 János Kodolányi College, Székesfehérvár
1993–1999 Attila József Secondary School, Székesfehérvár
1991–2008 Syntax Language School, Székesfehérvár
1987–1993 Pál Vasvári Secondary School, Székesfehérvár
Membership:
2010–2018 President, Fejér County Museum Association
1994 Founding member, Defence Forces and Society Friendship Circles
1991 Founding member, Hungarian War Grave Care Association
Political career:
2022– State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Defence Minister
2022– Member of Parliament, Fejér County Electorate No. 1 (Székesfehérvár)
2018–2022 Member of Parliament, Fejér County Electorate No. 1 (Székesfehérvár)
2018–2020 Government commissioner for the House of Árpád Program
2018 Vice-Chairman, National Security Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly
2018–2022 State Secretary for Civil Intelligence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
2016–2018 Ministerial commissioner for the tasks related to the arrangements for the House of Árpád Program and its implementation
2014–2018 Parliamentary State Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Deputy Defence Minister
2014–2018 Member of Parliament, Fejér County Electorate No. 1 (Székesfehérvár)
2012–2014 Parliamentary State Secretary, Ministry of Defence
2011–2012 Member of the Defence Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly
2010–2012 Chairman of Fejér County Public Assembly
2010–2012 Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly
2010–2014 Member of Parliament, Fejér County Electorate No. 2
2008–2010 Counselor in cultural, public and international relations for Székesfehérvár Town with County Rights
2006–2010 Representative of “Upper Town Fecskepart” quarter in the Public Assembly of Székesfehérvár Town with County Rights
The Hungarian–American military partnership is today stronger than ever
12:12 September 17, 2025
On 15 September, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky received the Adjutant General of the Ohio National Guard Brigadier General Matthew S. Woodruff in the Ministry of Defence.
Strong alliance – on all levels
12:28 September 16, 2025
On Friday, 12 September, in Poland and Lithuania, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary and Deputy Defence Minister Tamás Vargha and General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff discussed regional security challenges, the strengthening of cooperation among NATO allies and the possibilities for developing collective defence capabilities.
Harmony in the Sky
12:20 September 16, 2025
Within the framework of the pre-planned, joint, whole-of-government, defence Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025, paratroopers of the Parachute Squadron of the HDF Special Operations Command are executing parachute jumps from KC-390 transport aircraft above the “zero” point shooting range and military training area. The objective of the exercise is to strengthen SOF capabilities, especially those related to covert and quick reaction deployments.
Power in motion
11:07 September 16, 2025
This dynamic aerial footage highlights some moments of the flights performed by the Hungarian Gripens during the Baltic Air Policing mission 2025, including a formation flight with French Rafales.
Serious recognition and opportunity
10:09 September 16, 2025
The main planning conference of the U.S. Army’s largest annual exercise in Europe – conducted with its NATO allies and partner countries – was held in Budapest, Hungary. For one week, more than 250 soldiers from 11 countries were discussing the elements of next year’s exercise serues Defender 26 in Bálna Defence Centre.
Chief of HDF Defence Staff: More than just logistics – a change of strategic approach
14:10 September 15, 2025
“The new week begins with a new capability being tested at Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025. The troop movements starting as of 15 September mean much more to the Hungarian Defence Forces than just a simple regrouping from one site to another” – declared General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF Defence Staff about the military convoys that had hit the road on Monday.
Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025: Focus on defence
14:07 September 15, 2025
The objective of the country defence Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025 is to allow the state to exercise how it can defend Hungarian citizens in the deteriorating security environment – told Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky the public media on Friday, 12 September.
Joint Task, Joint Performance in Building NATO Defence Capabilities
14:28 September 12, 2025
At Exercise Safety Fuel 2025, this year held in Lithuania, soldiers from the HDF Material Supply Storebase installed and operated a so-called Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) together with a German logistics regiment.
Hungarian soldiers for security – Lieutenant General Kajári in Somalia
13:03 September 12, 2025
Hungary is committed to strengthening Africa’s security and stability, and therefore it supports the integrated peace efforts of the European Union – declared Lieutenant General Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF Defence Staff in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
Hungarian Virtue at the NATO SHAPE Festival
15:04 September 11, 2025
The Hungarian community prepared traditional, cultural displays and gastronomic specialities for the NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe’s (SHAPE) festival. This year, representatives from more than 30 NATO member states and partner countries had the opportunity to gain an insight into each other’s cultures at the annual event.