Defense Minister: Hungary is committed to boosting European defense capabilities
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky discussed defense priorities for the coming six months when Hungary will take over the EU’s rotating presidency.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky discussed defense priorities for the coming six months when Hungary will take over the EU’s rotating presidency.
Hungary would stay out of the mission NATO is planning to launch in connection with the war in Ukraine, with 31 countries participating.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the new vehicles manufactured in Turkey will be used by recruits who joined the forces in the wake of a government campaign in February.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said: “Times are tough, Europe today is preparing for war."
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said member states are putting forward risky proposals that could easily lead to an aggravation of the war.
Marking National Defense Day, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Hungary's military upgrade was underway but there was still more to be done.
The defense minister said that even as a NATO member, only those countries that had an independent, genuinely capable and powerful army could defend themselves.
The craft arrived at MH Jozsef Kiss 86th Helicopter Brigade airbase in Szolnok on Monday afternoon.
SAAB will contribute to the development of the Hungarian Air Force’s capabilities as well as the virtual training needs of the supporting operational capacities.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the agreement’s implementation would pave the way for official military coordination between the two countries.
A new Rheinmetall plant will create 300 jobs and will produce equipment for electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the two main focus areas of Hungary’s upcoming EU presidency in the second half of this year will be strengthening the bloc’s own defense capabilities and enhancing its defense industry capacities.
The defense minister said Hungary recognized the need to rebuild its defense capabilities and embark on a comprehensive military development program.