Sztaniszláv Horváth
Rheinmetall’s new factory to bring cutting-edge technology to Szeged
15:42 March 26, 2024
We are working to win the future for the Hungarians – stated Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky in Szeged on 26 March.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: President Macron’s statement gives cause for concern
11:08 February 29, 2024
President Macron’s statement gives cause for concern, and that is why it is very important for Hungary to insist on its position of not sending weapons to Ukraine, to urge a ceasefire and to call on the warring sides to start peace talks as soon as possible – emphasized Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at a meeting held for Hungarian defence, military and air attachés in Budapest on 27 February.
Hungarian Leopards on Hungarian soil
14:53 December 6, 2023
One of the state-of-the-art tank types in the world is about to enter service with the heavy infantry brigade of the Hungarian Defence Forces in the coming days. The first Leopard 2A7HU tank with Hungarian marking arrived in Hungary on 5 December to become integrated into the heavy infantry brigade that is declared to NATO but safeguards the security of Hungary. As an important part of the National Defence and Armed Forces Development Program, Hungary has purchased 44 units of this main battle tank, which is the most modern type in the world.
Locally manufactured Airbus helicopter parts receive surface treatment in Gyula
11:47 December 4, 2023
Starting from 29 November, the surface treatment of helicopter components manufactured in the nearby factory of Airbus Helicopters Hungary Ltd is to be carried out in the Gyula plant of Satys PSP Hungary Ltd, so in the future, the components that can be installed into the helicopters will be 100% made in Hungary”, this was what Attila Kiss, the CEO of Satys PSP Hungary Ltd announced in Gyula.
Focusing on peace support operations cooperation
16:59 November 28, 2023
The HDF Peace Support Training Centre has recently conducted the Peace Support Operations Cooperation Course (PSOCC) on the seventh occasion. On 24 November, at the closing ceremony of the two-week training, 24 course participants from 14 nations received their certificates.
Multinational Exercise Adaptive Hussars 23 ends with success
10:01 November 24, 2023
The international Exercise Adaptive Hussars 23 – the largest-scale and most complex one in the last 30 years involving close to 6000 personnel and 47 military organizations – has ended in Hungary. The Hungarian Defence Forces and the civil defence administration have passed the test with flying colors in the framework of this exercise, emphasized Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
Qatari Delegation in Hungary
11:47 November 23, 2023
The eight-member delegation of the Qatar Armed Forces arrived for a five-day visit to Hungary on Tuesday, 21 November. The delegation headed by Brigadier General Dr. Yusuf Ahmed al-Kayed was received by General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff in his office.
Hungarian Defence Forces conduct complex exercise to strengthen country defence
13:06 November 9, 2023
Speaking in the program “Napi Aktuális” of Hungarian television channel Hír TV on the day of starting the multinational countrywide Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2023, General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of the HDF General Staff said that during this exercise – the largest one in Hungary over the past 30 years – the Hungarian Defence Forces are mobilizing their reserve as well. In accordance with NATO plans, they are training for military operations that involve Alliance forces stationed in Hungary, and are cooperating with Hungarian civil administration to test its capabilities and level of preparedness.
Largest military exercise of the past 30 years starts in Hungary
11:34 November 8, 2023
The multinational countrywide military exercise Adaptive Hussars 2023 has started. The opening ceremony held in Hódmezővásárhely on 7 November was attended by President of Hungary Katalin Novák, Commander-in-Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces; Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky; and General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff.
Armed forces development goes on in full swing
10:46 November 2, 2023
“The production of Gidrán combat vehicles is about to start in Győr”, announced Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at his press conference held in the Ministry of Defence in Budapest on Tuesday, 31 October.