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Budapest Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Budapest Times
Böröndi: Cooperation with NATO and other allies is crucial amid new security situation
Chief of Staff Colonel General Gábor Böröndi said cooperation with NATO and other allies is crucial for the Hungarian Defense Forces amid 'the new security situation'. After inspecting the Saber Guardian 2025 international exercise at a shooting range near Veszprem, in western Hungary, on Monday, Böröndi told a press conference that the Saber Guardian 2025 exercise involves American, Spanish and Hungarian troops coordinating ground and air operations, calling it a good example of NATO and other international partnerships. The exercise, which runs from June 6 to 24, devotes special attention to fire support, stopping the enemy and executing counterattacks, the chief of staff said. It involves 800 Hungarian, 1,200 American and some 600 Spanish soldiers, he added. The Hungarian contingent is contributing advanced equipment and capabilities to the joint operations, including self-propelled artillery systems, chemical defense units, anti-tank and air defense subunits, as well as helicopter and reconnaissance units, he said. The exercise is being led on Hungary's part by the Hungarian Defense Forces Joint Forces Operational Command.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
101st Airborne soldier dies in training accident in Hungary
A soldier with the 101st Airborne Division died on Thursday, June 5 in a training accident in Hungary, the Army announced today. Sgt. Aaron Cox, 24, was serving as an Infantryman in the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He died after being involved in a vehicle accident in Hungary while helping prepare for a multi-national military exercise, the Army said on Saturday, June 7. 'The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team,' Col. Duke Reim, commander of the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, said in the Army's announcement. 'He was a strong soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. We are in direct contact with his family, for care and support that they need during this difficult time. We would like to thank our Hungarian allies for their prompt response and support to our soldiers.' The Army did not provide additional details on the accident but did say that it is under investigation. Cox's death came during preparation for the Saber Guardian 2025 exercise. The NATO exercise, set to run June 9-24, includes live-fire drills and motorized assault training, and will be held in Germany and Romania, in addition to Hungary. Cox, from Mabank, Texas, enlisted in 2021 and was assigned to Fort Campbell a year later. He also previously deployed to Poland that same year. Per the Army, his decorations include the Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge and the Air Assault Badge, among others. The 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division deployed to Europe this spring as part of U.S. rotations in support of the NATO mission. The troops replaced soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Navy SEAL Team 6 operator will be the military's new top enlisted leader Veterans receiving disability payments might have been underpaid, IG finds Guam barracks conditions are 'baffling,' Navy admiral says in email Navy fires admiral in charge of unmanned systems office after investigation The Pentagon wants troops to change duty stations less often
