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Two Hungarian soldiers killed in Afghanistan accident
Hungary in Afghanistan, May 18, 2011 5:33 PM
One of the armoured vehicles of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HDF PRT) overturned in Afghanistan yesterday. Due to the accident two Hungarian soldiers lost their lives and four were injured. (Press release)
New Humvees arrive in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, April 29, 2011 5:37 PM
Hungarian Defence Forces have taken the delivery of new US-made Humvees on the military base of the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (HDF OMLT) in Khilagay, Afghanistan.
Regional Commander visited Camp Pannonia
Hungary in Afghanistan, April 28, 2011 5:49 PM
Maj. Gen. Markus Kneip, Commander of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HDF PRT) visited Camp Pannonia in mid-April.
Hungarian troops welcomed home from Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, April 19, 2011 5:53 PM
The Hungarian troops returning from HDF KAIA SOG (Hungarian Defence Forces Staff Officer Group at Kaia International Airport) were welcomed at HDF 59th Szentgyörgyi Dezső Air Base, in Kecskemét. At the welcome home ceremony Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said: ’’ The six-month job of the Hungarian contingent has been highly evaluated by the NATO ISAF Command.”
Press release - Hungary extends Afghan mission
Hungary in Afghanistan, April 1, 2011 11:27 AM
The Hungarian Government has extended the mandates of HDF contingents serving in Afghanistan. The PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team), the AMT (Air Mentor Team) and the OMLT (Operational Mentor and Liaison Team) will make further contributions to help the Central Asian country stand on its own feet as soon as possible.
Hungarian soldiers return home from mission
Hungary in Afghanistan, March 29, 2011 11:30 AM
Five hundred soldiers from the PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team), KFOR contingent and ISAF (International Assistance Security Force) returned from a six-month deployment on March 25. The troops were welcomed home by Minister of Defence Dr Csaba Hende, General Dr Tibor Benkő, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces and Mayor of Hódmezővásárhely Dr János Lázár.
Hungarian PRT ninth rotation ends its mission
Hungary in Afghanistan, March 16, 2011 11:36 AM
The ninth rotation of HDF PRT (Hungarian Defence Forces, Provincial Reconstruction Team) completed its duty and handed over authority to the tenth rotation on March 4.
Regional Commander visits Camp Pannonia
Hungary in Afghanistan, March 7, 2011 11:39 AM
The Hungarian PRT has been a key factor in the ISAF operations in the northern region. There is great need for the experience of the Hungarian PRT, Maj. Gen. Markus Kneip, Regional Commander North (RC North) of ISAF said during his visit to Camp Pannonia, Afghanistan.
New MRAPs arrive in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, January 19, 2011 12:02 PM
The troops of HDF National Support Element Afghanistan have started to take over and deliver the American armored fighting vehicles to Mazar-e Sharif.
MRAPs on the frontline
Hungary in Afghanistan, January 19, 2011 11:57 AM
Hungarian Defence Forces have taken the delivery of ten new US-made armoured vehicles at Camp Pannonia. The MRAPs will be used by the troops in Afghanistan.