Hungarian defence minister vows to build one of the determinig forces in Central Europe

The years-long modernisation of the Hungarian Armed Forces continues to aim to build one of the determinig forces in central Europe and to develop a modern, NATO-compatible and high-tech military, the defence minister said on Monday, adding that the development had shown its results “spectacularly” in 2025.

The 2025 budget provided the resources to upgrade military equipment and gear, and to further develop capabilities, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said, according to a ministry statement.

The Armed Forces received the last of an order of Leopard 2A7HU tanks in early December, Szalay-Bobrovniczky said. Meanwhile, the army also ordered more than 200 Lynx KF41 armoured vehicles, “which are a great step forward for land forces”. The majoriy of the Lynxes are being manufactured at the Rheinmetall plant near Zalaegerszeg, in southeast Hungary; “that makes the programme important from an industrial and technological standpoint, too,” he said.

Hungarian defence minister about new Lynx vehicles

In 2025, the Armed Forces have taken possession of further Lynx vehicles and its training programmes received modern simulation devices for drivers and operators, he added.

The Air Force has received Airbus H225M helicopters, to be used to transport cargo and troops, as well as for reconnaissance and special operations, he said.

Those procurements will contribute to the Hungarian Armed Forces’ operations as a well-equipped, flexible and modern force, capable of operating at a high level in Hungary’s defence as well as in its duties in alliances, he said.

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