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Hungary army capabilities make major advance, says defence minister
Ministry of Defence, July 8, 2013 5:45 PM
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.
Hungarian and NATO capability targets coincide
Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2013 12:04 PM
NATO has asked Hungary to establish and further develop capabilities during the period 2014-2028 in a way that coincides with Hungary's national military strategy, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said on Tuesday.
New Commander for NATO HQ Sarajevo
Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2013 11:32 AM
Brig.-Gen. Merle D. Hart assumed command of NATO HQ Sarajevo from Brig.-Gen. Walter T. Lord at a military ceremony held in Camp Butmir on June 24.
Cornerstone of new Heavy Airlift Wing hangar complex laid in Pápa
Ministry of Defence, July 1, 2013 3:37 PM
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Hungarian Defence Minister Csaba Hende laid the cornerstone for a new Heavy Airlift Wing hangar complex on the air base of Pápa in north-west Hungary on Monday.
Hungarian army stronger after Afghanistan, says minister
Ministry of Defence, June 3, 2013 2:52 PM
Hungary's armed forces have gained useful experience and strength during their mission in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said in Budapest on Monday.
National Consensus on Rotary-Wing and Airlift Capabilities
Ministry of Defence, May 23, 2013 10:04 AM
“We must generate the national rotary-wing capability, which means the creation of an economically operated and modern fleet meeting the challenges of the 21st century” – Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said in Budapest on May 22.
Hungarian Defence Forces and the Ohio National Guard partnership commemorated
Ministry of Defence, May 16, 2013 12:56 PM
“Our partnership with the Ohio troops is one of the brightest chapters in our military history” – Minister of Defence Csaba Hende told Hungarian News Agency MTI in Washington on the occasion of a commemorative ceremony in the US Congress on Wednesday, May 15 to mark the 20th anniversary of the start of the partnership between the Hungarian Defence Forces and the Ohio National Guard.
Hungarian and American Soldiers Remember Victims of Terror Attack
Ministry of Defence, April 30, 2013 9:00 AM
Hungarian and American soldiers laid wreaths and went on a memorial march on April 28, in remembrance of the victims of the terror attack committed at the 117th Boston marathon.
EUFOR Exercise with Hungarian Participation in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ministry of Defence, April 22, 2013 8:06 AM
Hungarian, British, Austrian, Turkish and local forces are jointly exercising the use of EUFOR’s new force structure, which has been augmented with the Intermediate Reserves Forces, EUFOR Chief of Staff Brig.-Gen. József Szpisják told Hungarian News Agency MTI on Thursday, April 18.
Access to Healthy Drinking Water Is Important
Ministry of Defence, April 17, 2013 10:46 AM
Water gives life, and we give water. To make healthy drinking water available for every citizen of Hungary! The government has assigned us this task, and the Hungarian Defence Forces are ready to carry it out – Defence Minister Csaba Hende said in Kiskőrös on April 16.
Decision on Helicopters Is Due at the Beginning of the Next Term of Government
Ministry of Defence, April 15, 2013 1:06 PM
Decision on the helicopter procurement of the Hungarian Defence Forces can be taken at the start of the next term of government next year, the Minister of Defence said in the program “Ütköző” of Kossuth Radio on Friday, April 12.
The History of Katyn Is the History of All European Citizens
Ministry of Defence, April 15, 2013 1:03 PM
The events that took place in Katyn in 1940 and then in Central Europe are the common history of all European citizens and nations, which show the real face of existing socialism – Tamás Vargha, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence said at a commemoration held for the victims of Katyn in Budapest on Saturday, April 13.
The Hungarian Defence Forces Are Working on Developments for Use in Both Military and Civil Life
Ministry of Defence, April 10, 2013 1:30 PM
“The affiliated institutions of the Hungarian Defence Forces are working not only on defence industry developments but also on several ones whose use can make the life of the civil population significantly easier” – said Minister of Defence Csaba Hende at a session of the parliamentary ad hoc committee on innovation and development held on Tuesday, April 9.
Hungary Is a Strong Partner
Ministry of Defence, April 5, 2013 12:03 PM
Minister of Defence Csaba Hende and Irakli Alasania, the Defence Minister of Georgia signed a bilateral memorandum on general military cooperation in Budapest on April 4.
Minister Hende Paid Visits to Hungarian Military Units in Afghanistan
Ministry of Defence, March 29, 2013 11:15 AM
The international community and the Afghan people both highly appreciate the Hungarian soldiers’ performance, which will be of great weight in considering Hungary’ future role in Afghanistan, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende stated during his tour of inspection at the Hungarian contingents in Afghanistan.
Farewell ceremony of the Hungarian PRT team in Mazar-e Sharif
Ministry of Defence, March 29, 2013 10:41 AM
The national flag has been lowered in the camp of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team and an official farewell ceremony has been held in Mazar-e Sharif. The soldiers of the last PRT rotation are going to return home from Afghanistan this week.
Hungarian Troops Start Service in Mali
Ministry of Defence, March 21, 2013 12:02 PM
On Monday, March 18 the Hungarian Defence Forces Joint Force Command (HDF JFC) held a farewell ceremony in Székesfehérvár for the Hungarian soldiers to deploy with the European Union Training Mission–Mali (EUTM–Mali) in the Western African country.
State Secretary Vargha on official visit to Canada
Ministry of Defence, March 20, 2013 4:30 PM
On Monday, March 18 State Secretary Tamás Vargha held talks in Ottawa on deepening the Canadian–Hungarian military cooperation. The Hungarian official of the Ministry of Defence met with the two leaders of the Canadian Defence Portfolio and the Chief Reserves and Cadets.
COMEDS visit at the NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine
Ministry of Defence, March 19, 2013 7:51 AM
The chairman of the Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services in NATO (COMEDS), LtGen Gérard Nedellec, paid an official visit to Hungary upon invitation of the director of the NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine (MILMED COE) from 11 to 14 March 2013.
New Military Strategy an important step
Ministry of Defence, March 8, 2013 1:20 PM
The new national military strategy is an important means of renewing the Hungarian Defence Forces – said Minister of Defence Csaba Hende on Thursday, March 7 at a conference held in Budapest. The opening event of the “National Military Strategy Conference Series” announced by the Hungarian Atlantic Council took place at the campus of the National University of Public Service (NUPS) on Hungária Street.