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.
Hungary’s ambassador to the United States said the Hungarian government’s basic aim is to protect Hungary and its citizens.
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said maximizing air defense systems is of “priority importance” for any country’s defense capabilities.
The Hungarian air force will be the first in the world to have its H225s fitted with the cutting-edge HForce weapon system.
The Hungarian military was formed by Hungary’s first independent government on April 7, 1848.
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.
The prime minister reiterated to army leaders that in the current era of dangers, protecting Hungary is the government’s most important aim.
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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“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
The military unit will begin their post in early July and will conduct training exercises over a three-month period
A total of 428 billion HUF has been allocated to defense next year. Development programs include upgrading battlefield armaments and the personal gear of soldiers as well as further developing the volunteer reserves
Hungary's latest draft resolution calls for increasing the number of troops to 200 per shift and extending the deadline of the overall mission by two years, until December 31, 2019