Hungarian Defence Forces

24/12/2014

Defence Ministry signs agreement on Gripen fighter upgrade

Budapest (MTI) – The defence ministry has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency about the upgrade of Gripen aircraft, the ministry […]
21/11/2014

Hungary Defence Official Meets Washington Officials

Washington, DC, November 21 (MTI) – Challenges posed by Russia in connection with the Ukrainian crisis and threats by the Islamic State (ISIS) were the focus […]
15/11/2014

Hungary Has No Plan to Expand Kosovo Mission, Says Hende

Pristina (MTI) – Hungary has no plan to further increase the number of soldiers serving in the KFOR mission in Kosovo, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said […]
11/11/2014

Airbus Helicopters Plans to Sell 40 Craft in Hungary by 2024

Budapest, November 11 (MTI) – Europe’s Airbus Helicopters plans to sell 40 civilian and military craft to Hungary over the next 10 years, the company’s deputy […]
31/10/2014

Hungary treats Ukrainian soldiers at army hospital

Kiev, October 31 (MTI) – Hungary is providing treatment for Ukrainian soldiers at the “Hungarian armed forces health base”, the Ukraine news portal RBK Ukraine reported […]
03/10/2014

Hungary to upgrade military technology, says Orban

(MTI) – The Hungarian military is on the cusp of a “technical modernisation process”, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the public media on Thursday. After observing […]
01/10/2014

History of the Hungarian Air Force

The beginnings of the Hungarian Air Force can be traced to the Austro-Hungarian Air Force, warthunder.com reports. The warthunder.com said, Hungarian aviators took part in the First World […]
27/09/2014

Foreign Ministry: Hungary Hopes Other Countries Join UN Arms Trade Treaty

(MTI) – Hungary hopes that additional countries will join and sign the United Nations’ Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), the foreign ministry said on Friday. The ministry […]
15/09/2014

Counter Terrorism Centre: Hungarians not involved in Islamic State fights

Budapest, September 15 (MTI) – The Hungarian secret services and law enforcement authorities share the view that Hungarian citizens are not involved in fights in Syria […]
02/09/2014

Hungary offers to send troops to Baltics

Budapest, September 2 (MTI) – Hungary is to make offers of military aid at the upcoming NATO summit in Wales in connection with the conflict in […]
25/08/2014

Hungary delivers 58 tanks to Czech Rep under strict conditions

Budapest, August 25 (MTI) – Hungary is transporting Soviet-type T-72 battle tanks to the Czech Republic, based on a strict sales contract signed earlier, the defence […]
22/08/2014

Allegations of armoured vehicle supply to Ukraine false, says official

Budapest, August 21 (MTI) – Allegations that Hungary supplied armoured vehicles to Ukraine have been false and it was verified at a joint session of two […]
14/08/2014

No Hungarians in Danger in Iraq, Says Ministry

(MTI) – Hungarian citizens are not in danger in Iraq, as there have been no Hungarians reported to be staying in dangerous regions, Anna Nagy, a […]
26/07/2014

NATO General Discusses Ukraine, Hungary Assistance In Budapest

(MTI) – Sir Adrian John Bradshaw, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on Friday paid a short visit to Hungary to discuss the crisis in Ukraine, […]
10/07/2014

Russian Mi-8T helicopters cost HUF 3bn, says Hende

(MTI) – Hungary’s defence ministry approved the purchase of three upgraded Russian Mi-8T helicopters at a cost of 3 billion forints (EUR 9.7m), the defence minister […]
18/06/2014

Defence Minister: Sovereign Hungary Needs Strong Armed Forces – Interview

Budapest, June 18 (MTI) – The crisis in Ukraine has highlighted that security cannot be taken for granted and that Hungary needs a strong armed forces, […]
09/04/2014

Black Hawk Helicopters On Offer To Hungary

Budapest, April 9 (MTI) – US aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft is offering for sale to Hungary its popular Black Hawk helicopters, some of which are currently […]
31/03/2014

Orban opens new public-service university building at Ludovika

Budapest, March 31 (MTI) – The reconstructed wing of the former military academy Ludovika building in Budapest will serve as a good base for the National […]
31/03/2014

Defence Minister: Hungarian WWI Soldiers Heroes, Not Only Victims

Budapest, March 30 (MTI) – Hungarian soldiers who fell in World War I were not only victims, but heroes as well, the Hungarian defence minister said […]
18/03/2014

Defence Minister: Hungary Airspace Control To Be Complete With Medina Radar

Budapest, March 18 (MTI) – Hungary’s airspace control will be complete with the NATO radar station to become active in Medina, the defence minister said at […]