The defense minister said that even as a NATO member, only those countries that had an independent, genuinely capable and powerful army could defend themselves.
The craft arrived at MH Jozsef Kiss 86th Helicopter Brigade airbase in Szolnok on Monday afternoon.
SAAB will contribute to the development of the Hungarian Air Force’s capabilities as well as the virtual training needs of the supporting operational capacities.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the agreement’s implementation would pave the way for official military coordination between the two countries.
A new Rheinmetall plant will create 300 jobs and will produce equipment for electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the two main focus areas of Hungary’s upcoming EU presidency in the second half of this year will be strengthening the bloc’s own defense capabilities and enhancing its defense industry capacities.
The defense minister said Hungary recognized the need to rebuild its defense capabilities and embark on a comprehensive military development program.
On this day 25 years ago, Hungary’s foreign minister deposited the instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said “we need to find opportunities for cooperation and strengthen our defense ties to maintain security in the region”.
“We insist on our position urging a ceasefire and call on the warring sides to start peace talks,” said Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said an increasing number of member states aimed to meet the NATO requirement of spending at least 2% of their GDP on defense.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Hungary had a vested interest in the political and economic stability of south-eastern Europe because it contributes to the security of Hungary and Europe.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said a “new Jewish renaissance” is underway in Hungary.