The defense minister said that putting young commissioned and non-commissioned officers in command positions is “indispensable” for the enhancement of the armed forces' combat readiness.
The Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) introduces a service allowance to rejuvenate its officer corps.
The minister said Hungary’s Defense Fund guarantees that the country will be able to purchase all equipment necessary for effective defense and “restore the prestige of Hungarian troops.”
The firearms will be produced both for the Hungarian Armed Forces and the international market.
The Hungarian commander said North Macedonia is key in keeping peace and security in the region.
The inoculation of armed forces and defense ministry employees will start once healthcare staff and social workers have received the vaccine.
The minister said pressure of migration is increasing on the southern borders, with an increasing number of migrants trying to enter Hungary illegally.
The defense minister has revealed that 800 Hungarians have so far applied for the army reserve scheme.
The first two Airbus light helicopters commissioned by the Hungarian army are currently performing test flights at the manufacturer’s Donauwörth base in Germany.