Hungarian Defence Forces

10/06/2015

Pilot in stable condition after Gripen emergency landing – UPDATE

Budapest, June 10 (MTI) – A pilot who ejected during emergency landing from a Gripen fighter on Wednesday morning is in a stable condition in a […]
04/06/2015

On this weekend – International Military Festival II in CsernÅ‘

In the middle of the country,  40 minutes away from Budapest, you can found Csermő where the International Military Festival is being held between 5th and […]
31/05/2015

Hungary marks Heroes’ Day

Budapest, May 31 (MTI) – A ceremony was held in Budapest’s Heroes Square on Sunday to commemorate all soldiers who died for their Hungarian homeland. Related […]
17/05/2015

Defence Minister Hende: Europe’s security deteriorating 

Budapest (MTI) – It is undeniable that Europe’s security has deteriorated greatly over the past several years, said Defence Minister Csaba Hende at the NATO Parliamentary […]
01/05/2015

Armed Forces Somalia mission extended until end of 2016

Budapest (MTI) – The government has extended the mandate of the Armed Forces’ mission in Somalia until the end of next year, Defence Minister Csaba Hende […]
26/04/2015

Changing of the Guards in the Buda Castle

Visitors can enjoy the Changing of the Guards which is accompanied by music in the Buda Castle and the military square music at the heart of […]
14/04/2015

Parliament okays Hungary’s participation in anti-IS mission

Budapest, April 14 (MTI) – Parliament on Tuesday passed a decree under which Hungary will contribute a contingent of up to 150 soldiers to the international […]
13/04/2015

Nemeth calls reacting to IS Hungary’s moral obligation

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – As the attacks carried out by Islamic State (IS) against the international community were “acts of barbarian terrorism”, Hungary has an […]
08/04/2015

Fight against IS “moral, political” obligation, says Nemeth – Opposition reactions

Budapest, April 8 (MTI) – Contributing to international efforts against the Islamic State terrorist organisation is a “moral and political” obligation for Hungary, Zsolt Nemeth, the […]
02/04/2015

Hungary peace-keepers wind up 20-year mission in Sinai

Cairo (MTI) – Concluding a 20-year-long service, Hungary withdrew its peace-keeping MFO (Multinational Force of Observers) unit from the Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday. At the farewell […]
24/03/2015

Defence Minister Hende submits bill on Hungary’s involvement in fight against IS

Budapest (MTI) – Defence Minister Csaba Hende on Monday submitted to parliament a bill on Hungary’s military involvement in the international coalition against the Islamic State […]
17/03/2015

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Hungary participation in anti-IS fight would cost HUF 20bn in 1st year – Reactions

Budapest, March 17 (MTI) – Hungary’s participation in the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State terrorist organisation would cost 20 billion forints (EUR 66m) during […]
10/03/2015

Foreign Minister: Hungarian lawmakers could decide on IS action by mid-April

Budapest, March 10 (MTI) – Lawmakers are scheduled to decide on Hungary’s involvement in anti-Islamic State military operations by mid-April, the foreign minister told public radio […]
06/03/2015

Hungary receives US request for contribution to fight against Islamic State

Budapest, March 6 (MTI) – Hungary on Thursday received the formal request from the United States to increase its contribution to the international coalition fighting against […]
04/03/2015

Jobbik urges money for developing Hungary’s own defence instead of NATO missions

Budapest, March 4 (MTI) – Hungary is putting scarce resources into fulfilling NATO missions abroad in order to be “good boys” within the alliance, radical nationalist […]
04/03/2015

Warlord Rock 2015 Hungarian-US military exercise kicked off with the deployment of paratroopers

More than seven hundred fifty Hungarian and American soldiers participated in the airborne operations and tactical level joint exercise code-named Warlord Rock 2015, taking place at […]
27/01/2015

Defence Minister Hende meets new US ambassador

Budapest, January 26 (MTI) – Colleen Bell, the United States’s new ambassador to Hungary, has made an introductory visit to Defence Minister Csaba Hende, the ministry […]
13/01/2015

Commemorations Held for the Don Disaster in Several Places

Budapest (MTI): Several commemorations were held on January 12 for the 72nd anniversary of the Don breakthrough. The Second Hungarian Army – which contained two hundred […]
31/12/2014

Armed forces to offer more predictable career, says chief of staff

Budapest, December 30 (MTI) – Hungary’s armed forces will offer a more predictable career and higher salaries from next year, Tibor Benko, the chief of staff, […]
29/12/2014

Hungary to sign HUF 172bn helicopter contract by end of 2015, says Defense Minister Hende

Budapest, December 29 (MTI) – Hungary is set to sign a 172 billion forint (EUR 548m) helicopter procurement contract by the end of next year, Defense […]