A major development of capabilities started four years ago within Hungary’s armed forces, the defence minister said in an interview. The development process will continue under the country’s military concept fully supported by NATO, he said.

Commenting on changes made since 2010, Csaba Hende noted that a system of voluntary reserve officers has been created as the largest-scale development of Hungary’s military capabilities in the past 20 years. The reserve staff has greatly strengthened the Hungarian army, which performed tasks outstandingly in flood operations and other emergencies, Hende said.

A revision of all contracts concluded under the previous governments during the period of 2002-2010 was carried out and changes were made which resulted in major savings in military spending, he said.

(MTI)