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Hungary's presidency aim is to strengthen EU defense and tackle migration
The aim is to strengthen the European Union's defense and crisis management capability which is particularly important because of the migration situation.
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Defense Minister: All wars start as a result of human decisions
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said: “Times are tough, Europe today is preparing for war."
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Armed Forces Chief of Staff briefs President on defense and security matters
The recent visit forms part of the president’s program of visiting every county to learn first-hand about local affairs.
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Defense Minister: Hungarian soldiers’ wages will increase further in 2024
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said wages are increasing by an average of 11% from January 2024 but it may vary depending on the category of staff.
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Defense Minister: 2024 budget guarantees security of Hungarians
The defense minister said Hungary will continue to work towards fulfilling its objective to build a top-notch, technically advanced military force.
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Hungary takes delivery of Leopard 2A7 battle tanks
Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the first five Leopard 2A7s are expected to be delivered to Hungary in the coming days.
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Defense Minister: Hungary’s armed forces are undergoing radical change
The defense minister said Europe’s security situation would change radically differently given the presence of battle-hardened forces to Hungary’s east and the constant pressure of illegal migration on its southern border.
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Hungary's Armed Forces take delivery of first two Airbus H225M helicopters
The Hungarian military has ordered a total of 16 H225M aircraft. The H225M helicopters are designed and manufactured according to the needs of the Hungarian military.
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Government orders enhanced training and exercises for armed forces
The defense ministry said in a statement that Hungarian security and defense “are now the first priority”.
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Defense Minister: Hungary’s troops have proved their skills in Kosovo
The troops serving in a KFOR mission were deployed to disperse the rioters in front of the town hall in Zvečan on Monday afternoon.
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Defense Minister calls for upgrading Hungary's military capabilities
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said both he and the government were expecting a protracted war in Ukraine.
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Chief Security Advisor: Civil war in Sudan expected to increase illegal migration to EU
The Hungarian Armed Forces, working with the foreign and interior ministries, evacuated 32 people, including seven Hungarians, in a special operation from Sudan.