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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.
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Defense Minister: Norwegian missile system will reinforce Hungary’s air defense
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said maximizing air defense systems is of “priority importance” for any country’s defense capabilities.
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Airbus H225 helicopters tested at Várpalota army base
The Hungarian air force will be the first in the world to have its H225s fitted with the cutting-edge HForce weapon system.
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Defense Minister marks 175th anniversary of Hungarian army
The Hungarian military was formed by Hungary’s first independent government on April 7, 1848.
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Defense Minister: Hungary’s armed forces will always remember their fallen heroes
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.
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PM Orbán: Protecting Hungary is the government’s most important aim
The prime minister reiterated to army leaders that in the current era of dangers, protecting Hungary is the government’s most important aim.
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Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky: I invite young Hungarians into an alliance
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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Hungary is entering a new phase in its military development
Minister of defense: “NATO is nothing but the joint effort of member states”
Speeches and Remarks
Speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the ceremonial swearing-in of volunteers for military service
15 October 2022, Budapest
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Hungary cannot be a sovereign state without combat-worthy Hungarian defence forces, says minister
“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
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Hungary to send defense unit to Estonia to help strengthen Baltic region
The military unit will begin their post in early July and will conduct training exercises over a three-month period
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Hungary increases defense budget by nearly 100 billion HUF
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
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Hungary to send more troops to Iraq to help fight IS terrorist group
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