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Budapest Times
10-04-2025
- Business
- Budapest Times
5,000 Hungarians join armed forces reserves in past 10 months
The defense minister said the territorial reserve system was a good entry point into the professional ranks, and more than 400 reservists have gone on to become professional or contract soldiers. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said more than 5,000 Hungarians have joined the Hungarian armed forces reserves in the past ten months, declaring that 'yet a new milestone' had been reached and that 'patriotism is indomitable'. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the numbers proved the success of the army's campaign to induct reservists as well as the commitment of the Hungarian people, adding that the pace of recruitment was 'unprecedented'. 'By mid-January, we reached the four thousand mark, and by April we had already exceeded five thousand…' he said, declaring this a sign of 'strengthening cohesion, community responsibility and camaraderie'. He said the territorial reserve system was a good entry point into the professional ranks, and more than 400 reservists have gone on to become professional or contract soldiers. Companies that employ reservists receive a 'disciplined, confident and motivated workforce' due to their training, he added. Also, employers can claim compensation from the Hungarian armed forces once a reservist is called up, the minister added.
Budapest Times
04-04-2025
- Health
- Budapest Times
Hungarian Armed Forces conduct disinfection work at locations affected by foot-and-mouth disease
Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that the Hungarian Armed Forces can be counted on. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the Hungarian Armed Forces are conducting disinfection work at locations affected by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after the disease was detected at more farms in the country in recent days. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that the Hungarian Armed Forces can be counted on, adding that, like during last year's floods, the Hungarian troops were prepared to help wherever they were needed.
Budapest Times
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Budapest Times
New tanks and Lynx infantry fighting vehicle delivered to Hungarian armed forces
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the tanks arrived at the Klapka Gyorgy armored brigade base in Tata. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said new Leopard 2A7HU tanks and a Lynx infantry fighting vehicle, as well as thousands of modern assault rifles, have been delivered to the Hungarian armed forces. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the tanks arrived at the Klapka Gyorgy armored brigade base in Tata, according to a ministry statement. Meanwhile, the infantry fighting vehicle will strengthen the Pal Kinizsi 30th armored infantry brigade. Also, Lynx drivers have access to combat vehicle driving simulators at the Hodmezovasarhely unit, he added. The minister praised the ongoing series of military upgrades, saying the new deliveries were of 'reliable and highly combat-effective equipment, strengthening the security of Hungary'. More equipment, including Leopard tanks, Wisent 2 technical towing combat vehicles, Leguan bridge launchers, Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and H225M helicopters, will be delivered in the coming months, he added.
Budapest Times
20-03-2025
- Health
- Budapest Times
Army transporting more victims of fire in North Macedonia for treatment in Hungary
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that an Airbus A319 transport aircraft was on its way to pick up the injured, and they would be transported to the Northern Pest Central Hospital. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the Hungarian army is transporting more people who suffered injuries in a disastrous fire in North Macedonia for treatment in Hungary. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that an Airbus A319 transport aircraft was on its way to pick up the injured, and they would be transported to the Northern Pest Central Hospital – Military Hospital in two rounds for further treatment.
Budapest Times
17-02-2025
- Business
- Budapest Times
Defense Minister: Hungary makes ‘notable contribution' to collective defense of NATO allies
"Hungary, as a reliable ally, will also fulfil its NATO commitment" on defense spending this year, the defense minister said. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Hungary makes a notable contribution to the collective defense of its NATO allies. After a meeting of NATO counterparts in Brussels on Thursday, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky added that Europe, however, 'must do more'. A ministry statement noted that Pete Hegseth, the new US Secretary of Defense, attended the meeting, and the minister stated Hungary's 'firm support' for the US administration's position on the war in Ukraine, namely that 'the bloodshed must end' and a solution to ending the war should be found as quickly as possible. EU member states must cooperate with NATO as closely as possible on this, however, he said, adding that European NATO allies generally recognised that they must contribute more to Europe's defense both in terms of capabilities and industrial capacity, with the right level of financing. 'Hungary, as a reliable ally, will also fulfil its NATO commitment' on defense spending this year, the defense minister said, noting that the country started spending more than 2 percent of its GDP on defense in 2023 and increased this level last year. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Hungary actively took part in implementing common defense and deterrence goals, noting that the Headquarters Multinational Division Centre (HQ MND-C) in Szekesfehervar achieved full operational capability last December, playing an important role in the command and control system of NATO's eastern flank.
