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Defense Minister: Hungary’s military is constantly being upgraded and strengthened
The Hungarian Armed Forces are being rearmed and given the most advanced equipment.
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Defense Minister signs cooperation pact with Uzbekistan
The leaders of the two countries "have already achieved very serious results in other areas", Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said in a video uploaded to Facebook late on Monday.
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Defense Minister: 5,000 Hungarians join armed forces reserves in past 10 months
The defense minister said the territorial reserve system was a good entry point into the professional ranks, and more than 400 reservists have gone on to become professional or contract...
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Hungarian Armed Forces conduct disinfection work at locations affected by foot-and-mouth disease
Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that the Hungarian Armed Forces can be counted on.
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New tanks and Lynx infantry fighting vehicle delivered to Hungarian armed forces
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the tanks arrived at the Klapka Gyorgy armored brigade base in Tata.
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Army transporting more victims of fire in North Macedonia for treatment in Hungary
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that an Airbus A319 transport aircraft was on its way to pick up the injured, and they would be transported to the Northern Pest Central Hospital.
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Defense Minister: Chief of Staffs remain loyal to Hungarian government at all times
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the contribution to political events by former army officials could divide the military, and he expressed disapproval of such activities.
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Defense Minister: Hungarian soldiers have earned international respect for EUFOR Althea mission
From May, a Hungarian senior officer will take over as the EUFOR Althea mission's chief of staff while from March 2026, a Hungarian will hold the position of deputy commander.
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Defense Minister: Hungary makes 'notable contribution' to collective defense of NATO allies
"Hungary, as a reliable ally, will also fulfil its NATO commitment" on defense spending this year, the defense minister said.
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Defense Minister welcomes 'US voice' at Ukraine Defense Contact Group
"It is time we talked about the real path to peace," said Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
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Defense Minister: Hungary and Turkey ramping up strategic partnership in defense
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said sharing new technologies and solutions opened new opportunities in defense cooperation.
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Defense Minister signs MoU with United Arab Emirates' EDGE Group
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky noted that he had discussed the possibility of defense industry cooperation with Mohammed Fadel Al Mazrouei, the UAE's minister of state for defense, in the spring.
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DefMin: Hungary’s goal is to build a 'high-readiness defense force' with 'high operational value'
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky told parliament's defense and law enforcement committee at his annual hearing that the country’s military had already taken big steps towards achieving this goal.