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NATO spotlights Hungary’s new Lynx combat vehicle in dramatic new video from inside the crew cabin
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NATO has released a striking new video story showcasing Hungary’s cutting-edge Lynx infantry fighting vehicle, offering a rare inside look at the military platform through the eyes of its crew. Published on 15 April, the footage follows the commander, gunner and driver as they explain how the vehicle is transforming Hungary’s battlefield capabilities and strengthening the Alliance’s eastern flank.
The video, filmed in Szeged, highlights the Lynx as more than just a powerful armoured vehicle: it is presented as a key symbol of Hungary’s rapidly modernising armed forces. The crew describes the vehicle’s speed, firepower and troop-carrying role, underlining why Budapest’s investment in the platform is seen as strategically important for NATO readiness.
Hungary’s multi-billion defence modernisation
Hungary ordered more than 200 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from German defence giant Rheinmetall in 2020 as part of its sweeping military modernisation programme. The Lynx KF41 is set to become the backbone of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ mechanised infantry, with production also underway in Zalaegerszeg.
The vehicle weighs 45 tonnes, carries a crew of three plus up to eight infantry soldiers, and is equipped with a 30 mm automatic cannon, a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, according to the soldiers featured in NATO’s report.
NATO links Hungarian upgrades to wider Alliance spending push
The release comes as NATO continues to emphasise defence modernisation across Europe. The Alliance noted that Allied leaders agreed at the 2025 Hague summit to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 in response to growing security threats. NATO says investments in advanced systems such as the Lynx are essential to “future-proofing” collective defence.
Hungary is notably the first NATO Ally to field the new Lynx infantry fighting vehicle, giving it a prominent role in the Alliance’s efforts to reinforce deterrence along its eastern borders.
‘It feels like driving a Matchbox car’
One of the most memorable moments in the video comes from the Lynx driver, who says that despite the vehicle’s immense 45-tonne weight,
“it feels like I am driving a Matchbox car.”
The report also captures the strong sense of pride among the Hungarian crew. Commander Staff Sergeant Tamás Dániel Korpa says Hungarian soldiers are proud to contribute to NATO’s strength with the new vehicle, while the gunner highlights the close bonds formed among the crew.
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This is clearly the very best armoured personnel carrier I have ever seen, and I was in the military when the M113 was the state of the art.
Hungary ought be very very proud of this, and pleased with their German collaborations.
That said, until someone figures out how to fit these vehicles, and individual infantrymen, as well, with adequate drone protection, (laser shotguns?; small anti-signal frequency devices?; tiny anti-missile missiles?) ) the Lynx will be little more than a death trap.
NATO is currently dangerously out of touch with the exigiencies of the Modern Battlefield.
This was clearly demonstrated by a small group of Ukrainian drone operators who, in Baltic State manouevres, last Spring, completely obliterated their opposition, and they did so quickly.
Again : armoured vehicles, including the best and most modern heavy tanks, are currently useless, except for commercial advertisements and propaganda films.