Hungarian Defence Forces

06/07/2024

Hungary offers evacuation capacity to EU Battlegroup

Hungary offered strategic air medical evacuation capacity to the Polish-led EUBG battle group. #military #defence #battle
27/06/2024

Hungarian minister discusses important matter with US ambassador Pressman

The Hungarian defence minister said that Hungary will not block efforts to help Ukraine. #Ukraine #war #defence #US
23/06/2024

Hungarian military plane disappeared in Africa!

A Hungarian military plane disappeared in Africa for three days: is that related to the Hungarian government's secret Chad mission? #viktororbán #chad #africa #military #plane #disappear
19/06/2024

Hungarian defence minister: Let’s make Europe great again!

Hungary is committed to boosting European defence capabilities, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said in Berlin. #berlin #germany #europeandefence #defenceminister #europeanunion
18/06/2024

New tradition starts: new guard of honour at Buda Castle – Video, photos

A new tradition has begun at the Buda Castle:
15/06/2024

NATO ministers confirm Hungary’s non-participation in Ukraine mission, says defence minister

Defence ministers of NATO have confirmed in a meeting in Brussels that Hungary could stay away from the organisation's NATO mission in Ukraine, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said. #Ukraine #war #NATO #defence
12/06/2024

NATO Secretary General in Budapest – PM Orbán: We don’t have to participate in action outside NATO territory

"We do not have to participate in military action outside Hungary," Orbán said. #Orbán #NATO #defence
11/06/2024

Hungarian military receives another 13 Gidran armoured vehicles

The Hungarian armed forces are receiving another 13 Gidran armoured vehicles at its base in Tata, in western Hungary, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the defence minister […]
11/06/2024

Lawmakers approve constitutional amendments in Hungary: presidential pardons, troop movements

After the paedophilia scandal, the Hungarian government tries to tighten the constitution:
11/06/2024

Flood wave in Hungary: army also involved in the response – video, photo gallery

Exemplary cooperation between civilians and authorities to combat the flood wave:
11/06/2024

Orbán cabinet would amend current legislation for greater military operational flexibility

"It has become necessary to introduce a shorter, simpler, framework regulation that serves the flexible operation of the armed forces"
08/06/2024

Hungarian defence minister: All wars are a result of human decisions

According to Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Europe is now preparing for war. #war #Europe #defence
03/06/2024

Is the Hungarian army purchasing new, Swedish fighter jets?

It seems that the Hungarian army is about to upgrade its fighter jet fleet.
03/06/2024

Hungary takes delivery of more Leopard tanks

Hungary has taken delivery of two new Leopard 2A7HU tanks that will be added to the fleet put in service at the army base in Tata, […]
28/05/2024

Defence minister: possibility of any intervention could only lead to a protraction of the war

The anti-war government says there will be a huge war if they help Ukraine
22/05/2024

Hungarian National Defence Day held in Washington

Hungary supports all international initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine, Szabolcs Takács, Hungary's Ambassador to the United States, told a ceremony in Washington. #defence #Washington #US
21/05/2024

National Defence Day in Hungary celebrated today

Hungary has observed National Defence Day since May 21, 1992
16/05/2024

Hungarian defence minister: We want peace but must be prepared to defend ourselves

Hungary is a member of the European Union and NATO; "we want peace but must also be prepared to defend ourselves", Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said. #defence #nato #army
14/05/2024

Hungarian Minister of Defence: Two more Airbus H225M helicopters added to Hungarian fleet

There are now eight H225M helicopters in Hungary, half the country's entire H225M fleet. #military #DefenceForces #MinisterofDefence
07/05/2024

Defence Minister: Drawing NATO into conflict would lead to world war

A conference marked the 75th anniversary of NATO's founding and the 25th anniversary of Hungary's membership in the alliance