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Hungarian Armed Forces to enhance its search and rescue capabilities
The military has recently replaced its Mi-17 helicopters with modern Airbus H145M aircraft and is also taking delivery of new multi-purpose Airbus H225M helicopters.
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Help should go where there is trouble!
Hungary takes a new step to curb illegal migration and plans to send a military mission to Chad bolstering the ongoing humanitarian mission.
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Králik takes over NATO's HQ MND-C in central Hungary
Hungarian army chief Gábor Böröndi said MND-C was slated to reach full operational mode by the end of the year, with the Hungarian government providing communication equipment for that purpose.
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Ambassador Takács: Hungary also protects NATO’s eastern flank
Hungary’s ambassador to the United States said the Hungarian government’s basic aim is to protect Hungary and its citizens.
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Defense Minister: Norwegian missile system will reinforce Hungary’s air defense
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said maximizing air defense systems is of “priority importance” for any country’s defense capabilities.
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Airbus H225 helicopters tested at Várpalota army base
The Hungarian air force will be the first in the world to have its H225s fitted with the cutting-edge HForce weapon system.
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Defense Minister marks 175th anniversary of Hungarian army
The Hungarian military was formed by Hungary’s first independent government on April 7, 1848.
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Defense Minister: Hungary’s armed forces will always remember their fallen heroes
The minister laid a wreath at the grave of the soldiers in Várgesztes, in northern Hungary, on Thursday, who fell in the surrounding Vértes mountains in the second world war.
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PM Orbán: Protecting Hungary is the government’s most important aim
The prime minister reiterated to army leaders that in the current era of dangers, protecting Hungary is the government’s most important aim.
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Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: I invite young Hungarians into an alliance
With 2% of GDP to be spent on defense and 20% on new equipment, Hungary’s defense minister highlighted the benefits of serving in the army, including military values, international recognition, and post-service opportunities.
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Hungary is entering a new phase in its military development
Minister of defense: “NATO is nothing but the joint effort of member states”
Speeches and Remarks
Speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the ceremonial swearing-in of volunteers for military service
15 October 2022, Budapest
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Hungary cannot be a sovereign state without combat-worthy Hungarian defence forces, says minister
“In order to be able to preserve our Hungarian identity and Hungary, we must build the Hungarian Defence Forces with active care, attention and constructive creativity," István Simicskó said