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NATO’s DIANA innovation program expanding network with new sites in Hungary
DIANA was established with the purpose of using defense-based innovation to create value-added that can be useful in both the civilian and defense sectors.
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PM Orbán: Hungary to acquire 4 new Gripen fighter jets from Sweden
At their bilateral meeting in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have reached agreements regarding Hungary's acquisition of new Gripens, extending their existing contract.
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Defense Minister holds talks with Israeli counterpart
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said recent events are proof that all international alliances must now focus on strengthening defense capabilities.
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PM Orbán: Defense cooperation between Hungary and Germany is underway
PM Orbán said that while political relations with Germany were “complicated”, economic ties were in excellent shape and seemed to have political backing.
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Hungary supports all initiatives that boost the EU’s defense capacity
The Minister of Defense said in respect of national sovereingty, the joint funding of anti-terrorism operations and stabilisation, and avoiding “duplicate operations” with NATO are priorities in defense cooperation
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Visegrád Group countries sign a joint declaration on stepping up defense cooperation
Szilárd Németh, the Hungarian committee’s head, said the V4 should focus on increasing security and stability in the region, and serving peace and prosperity
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Hungary continues to build its partnerships with both Sweden and Luxembourg and is open to continued cooperation
The Hungarian parliament is open to regional cooperation between the Visegrad Group and the Benelux states, and defense ministers from Hungary and Sweden have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries
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PM Orbán meets with Estonian prime minister to discuss Brexit and immigration
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with Estonian prime minister Juri Ratas to discuss the latter's plans for their European presidency during the second half of 2017
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Hungary holds talks with Egypt on fighting terrorism and migrant crisis
Minister Simicskó said there was no security in Europe without stability in Egypt, arguing that instability in that country would trigger the departure of about ten million migrants towards Europe