Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Hungary’s 2024 central budget allocations will ensure the continuation of the armed forces reform and “appreciation for soldiers”.
The minister said Hungary will continue to work towards fulfilling its objective to build a top-notch, technically advanced military force. It will remain for the Hungarian government a national strategic goal to build a capable, innovative and high-tech defense force that can effectively respond to challenges, he said. Allocations in this year’s budget will ensure the participation of Hungarian troops in NATO missions and international military exercises and guarantee to maintain a 2% of GDP defense spending, he added.