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“Esterházy” Hussar Regiment Celebrated in Metz

10:41 March 25, 2024

A celebration was organized with the participation of Hungarian soldiers to mark the 260th anniversary of the 3rd “Esterházy” Hussar Regiment of the French Armed Forces in Metz, France on 21 March. Thousands were interested in seeing the spectacular ceremony.

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NATO: Opportunities for Cooperation in the South

13:48 March 20, 2024

Several high-level delegations paid visits to Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples in early March. The aim of the visits was to discuss and work out partnership plans related to NATO’s southern neighborhood (Middle East, North Africa and the Sahel regions).

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Recognition from NATO Commander in Norfolk

12:25 March 18, 2024

Dr. Gergely Németh, Head of NATO ACT Strategic Foresight Branch responsible for futures studies recently received the highest possible recognition from General Phillipe Lavigne, Commander, NATO Allied Command Transformation (NATO ACT).

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Promotions and Appointments on the Occasion of our National Holiday

16:05 March 13, 2024

President of the Republic Dr. Tamás Sulyok promoted Major General Attila Géza Takács to lieutenant general, Brigadier General Zsuzsanna Ballainé Krikker and Brigadier General Dr. Pál Imre Váczi to major generals and Colonel Ottó Piros to brigadier general on the advice of Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky with effect from 15 March.

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Hungary Handles the Western Balkans Region as Distinguished

16:02 March 13, 2024

“The Western Balkans is of key importance for the security of Hungary and Europe, it is enough to think about the risks caused by the illegal migration route crossing the region” – Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky wrote on his page.

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Hungary is a Reliable and Recognized NATO Ally

15:52 March 13, 2024

Hungary’s NATO membership means a “different quality” for Hungarian security – underlined the defence minister in Tata on Tuesday in his speech held to mark the 25th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to NATO and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO.

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Soldier Turned Popstar

14:30 March 7, 2024

Only some might know that James Blunt, the writer of the hit You’re Beautiful served as a soldier in the British Armed Forces for four years before starting his career as a musician. He carried out peacekeeping tasks in Kosovo and as a member of the Queen’s Household Cavalry, he was a guard of Queen Elizabeth II. He returned to Budapest on 5 March to present his new single in the MVM Dome. At the concert, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky also met the musician.

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Discussion on the further development of Egyptian–Hungarian relations

09:14 February 23, 2024

On 20 February, in the Ministry of Defence, MoD State Secretary for Defence Policy, Force Development and Defence Industry Dr. Zsolt Kutnyánszky received Mohamed Ibrahim El Shinawy, Egypt’s ambassador accredited to Budapest.

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Meeting of Chiefs of Defence in Qatar

14:49 February 22, 2024

General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff recently paid a three-day visit to Qatar at the invitation of Lieutenant General Salem bin Hamad bin Mohammed bin Aqeel Al Nabit, Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces. The aim of the bilateral meeting with the participation of professional delegations was to explore the fields of potential military cooperation between the two countries.

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As a committed NATO member, Hungary continues developing its armed forces

11:28 February 16, 2024

NATO is made up of national forces, and that is why every member state has to develop its own forces; being committed to its NATO membership, Hungary is doing so indeed – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels on 15 February.