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NATO Crisis Management Exercise Starts
Ministry of Defence, November 13, 2012 1:08 PM
The annual NATO Crisis Management Exercise (CMX 12) has started with the participation Hungary.
Minister of Defence Csaba Hende Held Talks in Turkey
Ministry of Defence, November 10, 2012 8:25 AM
Minister of Defence Csaba Hende held talks with his Turkish colleague, Minister of Defence Dr. İsmet Yilmaz in Ankara on November 8 and 9. The Hungarian Minister arrived in the capital upon the invitation of the Turkish side.
Joint Press Release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence, November 7, 2012 3:18 PM
In connection with the Syrian crisis, Hungary expresses in every forum its firm commitment to ending violence in the shortest time possible.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles May Also Assist in Disaster Relief
Ministry of Defence, November 6, 2012 12:18 PM
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are suitable, among others, for performing disaster relief tasks and dealing with emergencies, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said at the display of Hungarian-developed UAVs in Veszprém on Monday, November 5.
Press Release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence, November 5, 2012 12:32 PM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence have been shocked to hear that unknown perpetrators desecrated the monument to the airmen of the United States Air Force in Szigliget, whose aircraft crashed in World War II.
Csaba Hende Holds Discussions with US Secretary of Navy
Ministry of Defence, October 30, 2012 4:31 PM
On October 30 in the morning, Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende met with Ray Mabus, the US Secretary of Navy – who is on a visit to Hungary – at a bilateral discussion.
Pápa Air Base Will Be Suitable for Receiving Civil and Military Aircraft
Ministry of Defence, October 29, 2012 9:24 AM
In a session held on Wednesday, October 24 the government of Hungary – following coordination with NATO – decided that the Pápa Air Base will be upgraded to a mixed-use, intermodal logistic hub, which will be suitable for receiving both civil and military transport aircraft. Minister of Defence Csaba Hende announced the decision on Friday, October 26 at a press conference held near Hegyfalu, Vas County, along the M86 main road under construction.
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Is Staying in Hungary
Ministry of Defence, October 17, 2012 3:49 PM
After the withdrawal from Afghanistan, NATO may continue to be the effective means of successfully tackling the currently transforming security challenges, Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) said in his presentation delivered at the National University of Public Service.
Hungary plans to reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan
Ministry of Defence, October 11, 2012 12:58 PM
Next year the number of Hungarian troops serving in Afghanistan will be reduced significantly, Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende told journalists on Wednesday, October 10 in Brussels after the NATO Defence Ministers reviewed the process of transition in Afghanistan at their meeting.
NATO Secretary General to Visit Hungary Next Summer
Ministry of Defence, October 10, 2012 5:12 PM
The Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende took part on the two-day NATO Defence Ministers Meeting in Brussels, where he also held a bilateral meeting with NATO’s Secretary General.
Firefight in Afghanistan Between a US–Hungarian Unit and the Taliban
Ministry of Defence, October 4, 2012 1:37 PM
In the morning of Thursday, October 4 there was a firefight between the Hungarian–US special operations unit and the Taliban insurgents. No NATO troops were injured in the firefight, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) informed the Hungarian News Agency MTI.
Hungary’s Modern Radar System Becomes Complete
Ministry of Defence, October 3, 2012 2:11 PM
Construction of the NATO radar is going to start soon at Medina in Tolna County, Hungary. Defence Minister Csaba Hende laid the foundation stone of the installation together with the representatives of the contractors and designing architects in the village on Tuesday, October 2.
Smooth Takeover of Force Protection Tasks at KAIA
Ministry of Defence, October 2, 2012 1:43 PM
“The takeover of force protection tasks at the Kabul International Airport (KAIA) took place in order on Monday, October 1, and the soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces will perform their duties there for six months”, Chief of Defence Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő said at a press conference in Budapest.
Defence Ministers meet in Cyprus
Ministry of Defence, September 28, 2012 1:49 PM
Hungarian Defence Minister Csaba Hende participated at the two-day Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Defence in Cyprus.
New National Military Strategy an Important Milestone
Ministry of Defence, September 24, 2012 8:14 AM
Defence Minister Csaba Hende called the new National Military Strategy and important milestone. The Minister spoke at a press conference, following a five-party consultation in Budapest on 21 September.
US Department of Defense issued a statement praising bilateral cooperation with Hungary
Ministry of Defence, September 19, 2012 11:23 AM
On Tuesday, 18 September the United States Department of Defense issued a news release regarding Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende’s visit to Washington DC. The news release praises Hungary’s role in Afghanistan and the bilateral defense cooperation, with special regard to the upcoming 20th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the Hungarian Defense Forces and the Ohio National Guard.
NATO’s Top-Level Military Forum to Meet in Hungary Next Year
Ministry of Defence, September 18, 2012 3:22 PM
Hungary will host NATO’s top-level military forum, the Chiefs of Defence Meeting next year, the Ministry of Defence informed Hungarian News Agency MTI in a press release on Monday, 17 September.
Hungary Is a Strong Ally in an Important Region
Ministry of Defence, September 17, 2012 8:58 AM
United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta received Defense Minister Csaba Hende for a one-hour discussion in the Pentagon on September 14.
Minister of Defence Csaba Hende to Meet United States Secretary of Defence
Ministry of Defence, September 13, 2012 12:21 PM
Defence Minister Csaba Hende started his official visit to the United States of America on 13 September with his participation in the UH-1N program at Andrews Air Base near Washington DC.
Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő Receives the Legion of Merit
Ministry of Defence, September 5, 2012 4:57 PM
On Tuesday, September 4 Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő, the Chief of the Defence Staff visited the the US Army Europe Headquarters (USAREUR HQ) in Heidelberg, Germany at the invitation of US Army Europe Commander Lt.-Gen. Mark P. Hertling.