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Challenge of the 21st century: cyber-defence
Ministry of Defence, April 29, 2011 12:49 PM
Threats emanating from cyberspace cause serious security concerns for many EU countries. In accordance with the Report on the Implementation of the European Security Strategy Ministry of Defence of the Hungarian Republic will host an international expert conference on cyber security.
New Humvees arrive in Afghanistan
Ministry of Defence, April 29, 2011 12:42 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
Ministry of Defence, April 28, 2011 2:00 PM
Maj. Gen. Markus Kneip, Commander of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HDF PRT) visited Camp Pannonia in mid-April.
Military Attachés visit Pápa Airbase
Ministry of Defence, April 27, 2011 9:23 AM
Members of the Military Attaché Corps accredited to Budapest were shown static and dynamic displays at Pápa Airbase on 21 April.
EU Defence Policy Directors meet in Brussels
Ministry of Defence, April 22, 2011 8:28 AM
The meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors was held on 20 April 2011 in Brussels, in order to prepare the forthcoming meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Defence Ministers’ composition scheduled for May in Brussels.
Hungarian troops welcomed home from Kabul
Ministry of Defence, April 19, 2011 4:11 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.”
Meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors
Ministry of Defence, April 19, 2011 3:30 PM
The next meeting of EU Defence Policy Directors will be held on 20 April 2011 in Brussels. This meeting prepares the forthcoming meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Defence Ministers’ composition scheduled for May in Brussels.
Commemorating the Hungarian Holocaust Victims
Ministry of Defence, April 18, 2011 4:23 PM
’’We have not faced the tragedy of the Holocaust for forty years and we have not done it after the change of the regime, either. We cannot avoid facing what we have lost. We have to remember to be able to say with a strong will and conviction that never, never, never again can something like this happen again.” Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said at the Holocaust commemorative event held in the garden of the former synagogue of Győr on 15 April.
Virtual Hungary in Turin
Ministry of Defence, April 18, 2011 4:20 PM
’’The Italian and Hungarian nations have a thousand years of common history. ” Minister of Defence Csaba Hende emphasized in his opening speech at the exhibition called ’Virtual Hungary’ in Turin, Italy, on 14 April.
EDA launched key work towards a European Technology non-Dependence Policy for Defence
Ministry of Defence, April 14, 2011 1:32 PM
European Defence Agency (EDA) held a high-level Conference in Budapest on European Technology non-Dependence (ETnD) on the 13-14 April under the Hungarian EU Presidency. It brought together, for the first time, senior defence experts and policy makers from across Europe to discuss this subject. Press release.
Hungarian Presidency hosted the 5th EU MS Deployability Conference
Ministry of Defence, April 13, 2011 4:18 PM
On 12-13 April 2011 the International EU Deployability Conference took place at the Institute and Museum of Military History, Budapest, Hungary.
Ohio National Guard Members visit Hungary
Ministry of Defence, April 8, 2011 11:39 AM
A delegation of Ohio National Guard members headed by Darla L. Stencavage, Assistant of Military Attaché of the United States visited the HDF Eastern Hungarian Recruitment Command at the end of March. The purpose of the visit was to compare the American and the Hungarian military recruitment system.
A dynamic and open European Defence Market
Ministry of Defence, April 6, 2011 10:26 AM
“Multinational cooperation has an increasing role in capability development. Joint effort may generate significant capabilities unattainable by national resources.” Róbert Kádár, Deputy Head of Armament and Quartermaster Office said in his opening remarks at the conference held at Stefánia Palace Cultural Centre, Budapest on 5 April.
Conference on 'European small and medium sized enterprises in the defence sector’
Ministry of Defence, April 4, 2011 10:31 AM
The conference on European small and medium sized enterprises in the defence sector will be organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of National Economy. The EU Presidency event will be held at Stefánia Palace Cultural Centre, Budapest on April 5.
Press release - Hungary extends Afghan mission
Ministry of Defence, April 1, 2011 7:48 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
Ministry of Defence, March 29, 2011 3:22 PM
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.
Press release - New Head of ZMNDU appointed
Ministry of Defence, March 29, 2011 1:18 PM
Minister of Defence Dr Csaba Hende appointed Colonel József Padányi DSc, Vice President of Zrínyi Miklós National Defence University as head of ZMNDU from March 25.
Hungary to destroy cluster munitions
Ministry of Defence, March 28, 2011 2:12 PM
Soviet-made cluster bombs were destructed at Erdőkertes demolition range on 24 March. The explosion was watched by Brussels-based PMG diplomats, OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) and UN observers as well as military attachés accredited to Budapest.
Press release - Destruction of cluster munitions in Erdőkertes
Ministry of Defence, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM
The informal meeting of Brussels-based PMG diplomats will be hosted by the Ministry of Defence in Budapest between 23 and 25 March.
Besides their informal talks they will observe the destruction of cluster munitions in Erdőkertes.
Minister of Defence at the 4th Euro-Atlantic Security Forum
Ministry of Defence, March 18, 2011 3:55 PM
Minister of Defence Csaba Hende travelled to Warsaw on March 17 and delivered a speech at the 4th Euro-Atlantic Security Forum.