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Conference on the Migrant Crisis

2016. március 2. 15:27

On 2 March, a daylong conference entitled “Migration – Conflict or Cooperation?” was organized in Stefánia Palace, Budapest by the Scientific Research Centre of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces and the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The patron of the conference is Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó.

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The Hungarian Defence Forces conduct aerial surveillance as of Wednesday to assist border protection

2016. február 25. 11:35

The government of Hungary is committed to protect the borders of the Schengen Area, and is doing its best to safeguard the security of Hungarian citizens. The Hungarian Defence Forces have significantly increased the number of troops serving along the border, and are supporting the execution of patrol tasks by deploying motor and combat vehicles along the threatened border sections.

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Courtesy Call

2016. február 20. 15:00

On Wednesday, 17 February Israeli Ambassador Ilan Mor paid a courtesy call to he Ministry of Defence.

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Hungary welcomes NATO’s maritime mission

2016. február 12. 10:10

The Meetings of NATO Ministers of Defence took place in Brussels on 10–11 February. Hungary was represented at the event by Deputy Minister Tamás Vargha, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence. The most important task of the meeting was preparation for the July Summit of Heads of State and Government of NATO member states to be held in Warsaw.

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Discussion on EU Crisis Management Operations

2016. február 9. 9:00

The informal meeting of Defence Ministers of the European Union took place in Amsterdam in early February. Hungary was represented at the event by Deputy Minister Tamás Vargha, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence.

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Minister of Defence Meets with American Congressmen

2016. január 29. 9:00

On 21 January, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó met with two members of the United States House of Representatives.

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Soldiers Serve Peace and Security

2016. január 18. 17:00

On Friday, 15 January, while addressing the military attachés accredited to Budapest on the occasion of the New Year in the capital, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó said that “Soldiers serve peace and security around the world, and that’s why civilians must respect the members of the armed forces”.

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Hungarian Defence Forces’ Deployment with BAP Mission Ends Successfully

2016. január 14. 9:00

A more than 80-strong detachment and four JAS–39 Gripen fighter jets of the Hungarian Air Force have recently returned home from the Baltics. Starting from September 2015, the Hungarian airmen assumed responsibilities for guarding the airspace of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania for four months, thereby contributing to the security of the Alliance.

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The Hungarian Defence Forces can also assist in case of terrorist threats

2016. január 13. 13:30

On Tuesday, 12 January, on the initiative of Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó, the representatives of parliamentary groups held discussions in the Ministry of Defence about the legislative amendments to be made in the interest of strengthening Hungary’s defence and security and about the tasks of the Hungarian Defence Forces.

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International Exercise Starts in Várpalota

2016. január 13. 9:00

Between 11 January and 21 February, Hungary is hosting a Dutch-led international exercise in the area of Várpalota. The Hungarian Defence Forces are actively participating in the preparations for the event and its conduct. The exercise provides Hungary with an opportunity to practice the set of tasks related to the Host Nation Support for NATO forces.

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