Zsolt Barthel-Rúzsa
20:09 April 29, 2023
Colonel Harry Oostema assumes command of the Heavy Airlift Wing
14:37 July 4, 2025
Colonel Harry Oostema of the Royal Netherlands Air Force assumed command of the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing in an official ceremony held today at HDF 47th Air Base in Pápa, Hungary.
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.
Infantry Day in Sarajevo
12:26 July 1, 2025
To mark the day of St. Ladislaus I, the patron saint of infantry soldiers, sports competitions were held in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo, organized by the Hungarian company and staff personnel of the EUFOR Multinational Battalion.
Hungarian pride, international attention
12:52 June 30, 2025
This year, representatives of eight countries attended the European Defence Industry Holding KNDS – HUN Simulation &Training User Group Meeting held in the barracks of the HDF 1st Armored Brigade in Tata, Hungary. The choice of the venue is no accident, as the Tata simulation centre of the Hungarian Defence Forces is a world-class facility.
Hungarian Military Athletes on Top of the World
10:59 June 30, 2025
Congratulations! – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page to mark the performance of the 14 military athletes who represented Hungary and the Hungarian Defence Forces at the 1st World Military Martial Arts Championship in Warendorf, Germany, in judo, wrestling and taekwondo.
Digital interoperability in the crosshairs
15:30 June 23, 2025
Held in Poland between 2 and 20 June, NATO’s largest digital interoperability exercise, Coalition Warrior Interoperability eXploration, eXperimentation, eXamination eXercise 2025 (CWIX25) saw a record-breaking number of participants.
Special Operations from the Air
15:25 June 23, 2025
Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators and the assigned personnel of the Ludovika University of Public Service have recently participated in a large-scale international training event in the United Kingdom. The exercise’s objective was to strengthen interoperability among air and land units during special operations.
Hungarian military doctor appointed Chief JMED at NATO Allied Command Operations
12:51 June 23, 2025
One of the highest-level medical director positions in NATO is now filled by a Hungarian military doctor again, in the person of Colonel Dr. (MD) Péter Vekszler.
Hungarian Torrent of Medals at the Canoe Sprint European Championships
11:46 June 23, 2025
“Military athletes of the HDF Sports Company have represented Hungary and the Hungarian Defence Forces with a fascinating performance. Congratulations!” – wrote Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page on 21 June.
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.