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
MILEX 2025: Strengthening European Defence Capability
12:57 April 14, 2025
Soldiers from 13 nations, the crackle of gunfire, heavy machine guns and impressive vehicles: such is MILEX 2025. The European Union’s grandiose exercise is hosted by Hungary this year, including the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Central Shooting Range and Training Area. The Hungarian Defence Forces are represented by the infantrymen of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade with their Gidrán multipurpose armoured vehicles and Carl Gustaf anti-tank weapons. The exercise commanded by Eurocorps is attended by more than 800 soldiers.
Another Medal for the Sports Company at European Wrestling Championships
12:53 April 14, 2025
After Richárd Végh, Lance Corporal Dárius Vitek, from the HDF 1st Sports Company, won a bronze medal in men’s Greco-Roman 130kg at the European Wrestling Championships held in Samorin (Somorja), Slovakia on 12 April.
Rapid Reaction with Great Firepower
11:39 April 14, 2025
At the MILEX 2025 international exercise, held in Hungary and focusing on rapid and efficient reactions during conflicts, the infantrymen of the HDF 1st Armoured Brigade could feel themselves on an actual mission. The brigade practised different tactical operations at the “zero point” shooting range and training area with its Gidrán multipurpose armoured vehicles, Carl Gustaf anti-tank weapons and other weapons for several days.
Collective airspace, collective responsibility – Gripens in NATO formation
12:08 April 10, 2025
Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025 is more than a simple training – it is a spectacular demonstration of NATO’s collective will, flexibility and air deterrence posture. Just like during land exercises, the participants have a collective objective in the air as well, to be attained through international cooperation – emphasized General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of the HDF Defence Staff at Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark, where he paid a visit to learn about the multinational live-fly tactical-level exercise and the tasks of the Hungarian personnel participating in it.
Hungarian soldier wins bronze medal at European Wrestling Championships
13:34 April 9, 2025
Richárd Végh won a bronze medal in men’s 97kg freestyle wrestling at the European Wrestling Championships held in Samorin (Somorja), Slovakia, on 8 April. The corporal of the HDF 2nd Sports Company defeated his more-experienced Polish opponent in a great fight, where he turned the scores around from 0-6 to 10-6.
Military values know no borders
11:48 April 9, 2025
Hungary’s most prepared cadets have the opportunity to test their skills and knowledge against Czech, Romanian, British, Austrian and Serbian cadets at the 5th International Cadet Cup, which is at once the finals of the 9th National Military Tournament.
Two flags, one goal!
11:11 April 8, 2025
The change of command ceremony of the Hungarian–Romanian Mixed Peacekeeping Battalion was held in Hódmezővásárhely in early April.
Hungarian Gripens in the Service of Peace
11:05 April 8, 2025
Five JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Defence Forces are participating in the NATO Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025 airpower drill in Denmark, wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 7 April.
Patrol exercise for international observers
15:10 April 7, 2025
The 45th International Military Observer Course (IMOC) has been going on in Hungary with the participation of attendants from 14 nations, who recently conducted a daylong complex patrol exercise in the area of Eger-Felnémet.
“Technology changes, the Alliance is here to stay”
15:03 April 7, 2025
„Our more than 30-year partnership provides us with a solid basis for seeking the answers to the challenges of the future together, be it cyber defence, drone technology or space operations. Our goal is to make this cooperation even closer and more efficient” – said Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF Defence Staff after having a discussion with Major General John C. Harris, Adjutant General, Ohio National Guard in Columbus, Ohio.