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Defense Minister: Hungary has a vested interest in NATO remaining a strong defense alliance
The defense minister said Hungary continues to be dedicated to guaranteeing Hungarian people's security.
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Defense Minister: Sacked former chief of staff joining Tisza Party poses danger to Hungarians
The former chief of staff had declared "Slava Ukraini", or "glory to Ukraine", "which is unworthy of a soldier and unacceptable", the defense minister said.
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Defense Minister: Hungary plays active role in strengthening NATO's eastern flank
The defense minister said the allies needed to refrain from any steps that might hinder the success of the United States’ peace efforts.
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Defense Minister: Globalist world model has failed, and the future belongs to patriots
The defense minister said that patriots believed that the future of the nation was written "not in imperial centres but at home".
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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 soldiers.
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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.