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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.