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Hungary’s military development scheme dubbed Zrínyi 2026 is on schedule, says defense minister
Tibor Benkő said the Hungarian Armed Forces is capable of implementing the most modern technologies across all ranks of the military
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Hungary’s defense forces plan to buy 40 new helicopters
The defense and armed forces development scheme, dubbed Zrínyi 2026, and the increased budget will enable the acquisition of state-of-the-art technologies to ensure that the army maintains 21st century capabilities
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Hungary aims to have 30,000 soldiers on active duty by 2026
An increased budget will be available for a larger staff force, and the defense budget will reach 2 percent of GDP, or 1 trillion HUF, by 2024
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Hungary allocates 100 billion HUF to improve military capabilities
Hungary’s government aims to raise the annual defense budget, which currently amounts to 428 billion HUF, to NATO’s target of 2 percent of GDP by 2024
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Hungary to increase its military reserves to 20,000 by 2026
Hungary’s military have diminished since the 1989-1990 political change. However, it will improve with the implementation of the Zrínyi 2026 scheme
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NATO is shifting gears and Hungary has a plan to stay apace
Late last week, leaders of the 28 members of NATO gathered in Brussels to send, in the words of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, a strong message of the unity of the transatlantic alliance and its commitment to collective security. NATO finds itself in an increasingly challenging environment due to the rise of complex security threats that require responsive capabilities. Grappling with terrorism, migration, cybercrime and more, every one of the member states must step up its game.
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Hungary to upgrade armed forces to become one of Europe's 'most decisive' armies
The Hungarian government will change soldiers’ personal equipment in terms of clothing and weapons, as well as modernize the Air Force