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1849 Arad martyrs commemorated
October 6 has been observed as a national day of mourning since 2001 in memory of 13 high-ranking officers of the Hungarian army who were executed in Arad.
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Defense Minister: 1,400 soldiers are assisting flood protection efforts in Hungary
The Hungarian Armed Forces are assisting in handling the situation caused by the floods as requested by the counties.
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Defense Minister at AI Summit 2024: Human factor is indispensable in defense
The defense minister said the developments provided by AI should be used in the defense industry and called for cooperation with Hungarian businesses as this also provided multiple opportunities for...
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Government launches 'large-scale' military and national defense development program
Hungary will take delivery of a batch of new jet propulsion training aircraft next year and the most modern, world-class air defense equipment will be gradually put into use.
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Minister thanks Hungarian participants for their performance at 2024 Paris Olympic Games
The defense minister said that 39 Hungarians will participate in the Paralympic Games starting in Paris on August 28 and wished them much success.
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Defense Minister: Hungary will be self-sufficient in production of 30mm shells
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the Russia-Ukraine war had demonstrated that “nothing is as important as having everything needed for battle at our disposal”.
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Defense Minister: Hungary is committed to boosting European defense capabilities
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky discussed defense priorities for the coming six months when Hungary will take over the EU’s rotating presidency.
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NATO Defense Ministers: Hungary to stay away from Ukraine mission
Hungary would stay out of the mission NATO is planning to launch in connection with the war in Ukraine, with 31 countries participating.
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Defense Minister: Armed forces to receive another 13 Gidran armoured vehicles
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the new vehicles manufactured in Turkey will be used by recruits who joined the forces in the wake of a government campaign in February.
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Defense Minister: All wars start as a result of human decisions
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said: “Times are tough, Europe today is preparing for war."
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Defense Minister: Hungary does not support European mandatory conscription
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said member states are putting forward risky proposals that could easily lead to an aggravation of the war.
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Defense Minister: Hungary is building a high-tech military
Marking National Defense Day, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Hungary's military upgrade was underway but there was still more to be done.
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Defense Minister: Hungary wants peace but must also be prepared to defend itself
The defense minister said that even as a NATO member, only those countries that had an independent, genuinely capable and powerful army could defend themselves.