Armée Hongroise/Hungarian Home Defence Force/Magyar Honvédség

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les forces aeriennes hongroises ont effectué un exercice avec le 178eme Wing de l´USAF

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178 FW deploys for Exercise Load Diffuser 2010

April 29, 2010 (by SSgt. Tina Maddock) - Approximately 100 members of the 178th Fighter Wing from Springfield, Ohio deployed in support of the Load Diffuser Exercise 2010, April 22 - 27 to Kecskemet, Hungary.

The LD2010 is a joint exercise with the Hungarian Joint Force Command. The exercise aims to sharpen the combat capabilities of the participating forces.

United States Air Force pilots and Hungarian Air Force pilots will have the opportunity to engage in different air-to-air combat scenarios. The aircraft involved are the USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen, MiG-29 Fulcrum and the Mi-24 Hind.

"It is one of the few training opportunities they (the Hungarian Air Force) have to fly against a larger formation," said Lt. Col. Nathan Thomas, the LD2010 project officer. "It is to help improve their skills and a way to improve ours," said Colonel Thomas.

The USAF and Hungarian Air Force pilots will be working with the Hungarian joint terminal air controllers to direct aircraft against simulated ground targets, said Colonel Thomas. The Hungarian JTACs were trained in the United States.

Colonel Thomas said the Hungarian Mi-24 helicopters will be working with the USAF and Hungarian Air Force to conduct ground base air defense exercises.

In addition to practicing air combat maneuvers against the F-16, Hungarian Air Force servicemembers will be trained to work with the F-16. Airmen from the 178FW will educate aircraft maintainers and fire fighters from the Hungarian Air Force on operating an F-16.

The Hungarian Air Force welcomed the 178FW with an opening ceremony April 26. The ceremony was attended by both USAF and Hungarian Air Force servicemembers which kicked off the Load Diffuser Exercise 2010.

The exercise is scheduled to last two weeks.

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USAF F-16D block 30 #87-0370 from the 162nd FS and a Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen during the Exercise Load Diffuser 2010 in Kecskemet, Hungary on April 29th, 2010. The exercise aims to sharpen the combat capabilities of the participating forces by conducting a 10 to 15 day flying program.

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 Hungary receives first advanced NASAMS air defense weapon

NEWSARMYPRESS RELEASES By Colton Jones

Nov 3, 2023


Photo courtesy of the Hungarian Defence Forces


The Hungarian Defence Forces has received the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS.

“There is no national sovereignty, no security, and no effective homeland defense without well-functioning ground-based air defense systems,” declared Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Hungary’s Minister of Defense, during the ceremonial handover of the NASAMS air defense missile system in Győr, at the MH Dánielfy Tibor 205th Air Defense Missile Regiment on October 26.

“With today, Hungary becomes stronger. The Hungarian Defense Force now possesses the capabilities to significantly enhance the security and protection of Hungarian citizens and assets. We have acquired a brand-new, state-of-the-art air defense missile system, which will be a cornerstone of the transformed and fully armed capabilities of the 21st-century Hungarian military,” stated Szalay-Bobrovniczky Kristóf during the handover of the NASAMS air defense missile system. The Minister emphasized that the Russo-Ukrainian War that erupted on February 24, 2022, and the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict serve as prime examples of the crucial importance of ground-based air defense systems.

“It is now more critical than ever for Hungary, after years of military downsizing, to rebuild its independent, high-altitude and medium-range national defense capabilities, and the tools for achieving this goal stand before us today,” said the Minister of Defense, referring to the agreement signed by the Hungarian Defense Force on November 30, 2020, to purchase air defense missile systems originally developed for the Royal Norwegian Air Force by Norwegian company Kongsberg and U.S. company Raytheon.

According to Szalay-Bobrovniczky Kristóf, the NASAMS air defense missile system represents the world’s forefront, with 14 countries, including the United States, Australia, Chile, Spain, Lithuania, and Oman, having already adopted the system. Furthermore, the practical application of the NASAMS system was initiated by the Ukrainian military, providing concrete evidence of its combat effectiveness. The Minister of Defense also noted that two firing units arrived this year, with an additional 4+1 firing units expected next year. “In addition, all the necessary supplementary training equipment is arriving; operational, complete, training, and verification equipment is on its way,” he explained.

“One of the system’s most significant features is its network-based structure that relies on control stations, thus providing unmatched flexibility,” praised Szalay-Bobrovniczky Kristóf. He also mentioned that the system utilizes AMRAAM missiles, which are widely recognized as “extensively adopted, secure, excellent American-made weaponry, and the primary armament of Gripen fighter aircraft in NATO member states.”

Szalay-Bobrovniczky Kristóf highlighted that the NASAMS system will be used by the Győr Air Defense Missile Regiment, replacing a Soviet-era system with a modern procurement. “I am confident that this exceptional and highly trained regiment, armed with 21st-century capabilities, will continue to serve successfully,” he stated.

Kyrre Lohne, Vice President of Kongsberg, a Norwegian defense industrial company, explained during the ceremony that Hungary became the 12th country in the world to entrust the security of its airspace to the NASAMS air defense missile system. Hungary will also become the first NATO member state to possess the AMRAAM-ER extended-range air defense missile. “We take great pride in the fact that NASAMS protects the skies, saves lives, and safeguards critical infrastructure every day. NASAMS has become the NATO air defense standard, and Hungary now has the latest and most advanced version, providing one of the most capable air defense assets within the alliance,” he emphasized. The Vice President of Kongsberg requested that Hungarian military representatives share their experiences with other nations as Hungary is likely to operate the system for the next twenty, or possibly even thirty to forty years.

At the official handover of the equipment, leaders from both the Norwegian company Kongsberg and Hungary’s Minister of Defense Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, accompanied by Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defense Force, and Colonel Tibor Mihály Matyi, Commander of the Győr Regiment, were present. Afterward, Lieutenant Colonel Sándor Nagy, Commander of the NASAMS Air Defense Missile Division, provided a static presentation of the NASAMS air defense system’s exhibited equipment.


https://defence-blog.com/hungary-receives-first-advanced-nasams-air-defense-weapon/  

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13.11.2023

Face à l'immigration illégale, la Hongrie va envoyer 200 soldats au Tchad

Décidément, la Hongrie de Viktor Orban (qui ne dirige pas la Turquie comme l'a dit Donald Trump lors d'une récente intervention en public) n'en finit pas de surprendre.

La voilà qui a décidé d'envoyer 200 soldats au Tchad, en tant que "seul État stable du Sahel", pour aider à mettre fin à l’immigration illégale et à lutter contre le terrorisme. L'annonce a été faite le 25 octobre par le ministre de la Défense, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky qui a précisé que cette mission avait été décidée "à l'invitation du Tchad". Voir le communiqué en anglais.

Le Parlement a donné son feu vert (143 pour, 30 contre), le 6 novembre.

La mission va débuter au printemps prochain et durer jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025.

A noter que la Hongrie a aussi annoncé l'installation à N'Djamena d'un centre pour les opérations humanitaires et le développement dans le cadre du programme HungaryHelps. Ce programme de développement a été lancé en 2019; il vise à réduire les migrations vers l'Europe; il est très actif en Afrique: au Kenya, au Nigeria, au Mozambique, en Ethiopie (deux douzaines de pays au total).


https://lignesdedefense.blogs.ouest-france.fr/archive/2023/11/11/la-hongrie-va-envoyer-200-soldats-au-tchad-24235.html  

We've officially handed over NASAMS to the Hungarian Defence Forces. Hungary joins as the 13th nation trusting NASAMS to safeguard its skies for decades to come.This ceremony is not merely a handover, but the inception of a longstanding partnership. #SecureSkies #NASAMS pic.twitter.com/5YMZzqtlKs

— Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (@KOGDefence) November 2, 2023

L’exercice militaire le plus complexe de ces trente dernières années se déroule sur la quasi-totalité du territoire hongrois. L’exercice, appelé Adaptive Hussars 2023, verra l'armée hongroise contrer une menace présumée aux côtés des forces alliées de l’OTAN stationnées dans le pays. L’exercice international se déroule à partir du centre de contrôle des opérations de Székesfehérvár.

Les Forces blindé hongroise sont désormais modernes

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 DEC 15

Hungary takes delivery of first German Leopard 2A7 MBTs Main Battle Tanks


The first of the Leopard 2A7HU Main Battle Tanks were officially delivered to the Hungarian armed forces on December 14, 2023. This significant
acquisition marks a new era in Hungary's defense capabilities. The handover ceremony was attended by Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf
Szalay-Bobrovniczky.



On December 14, 2023, the first Leopard 2A7HU Main Battle Tanks were officially handed over to the Hungarian armed forces. (Picture source
Hungary MoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/12/hungary-takes-delivery-of-first-german.html  

Hungarian Armed Forces Armored Brigade received 3 more Leopards 2A7HU pic.twitter.com/KHu8PcFnGt

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) January 10, 2024

Le 8 février 2024, le premier avion C-390 Millennium hongrois a effectué son vol inaugural à l’usine de Gavião Peixoto.

No dia de ontem (08/02) a primeira aeronave C-390 #Millennium da Hungria realizou seu voo inaugural na fábrica de Gavião Peixoto da @embraer
Veja em https://t.co/wBU7LpVg9j pic.twitter.com/cWgMwF1JIo

— Revista Tecnologia & Defesa (@RDefesa) February 9, 2024

SOURCE: Embraer

Vídeo by @embraer mostrando como foi o 1o voo do #KC390 da Forca Aérea da Hungria. O país que é membro da #OTAN foi o segundo cliente estrangeiro da aeronave depois de Portugal pic.twitter.com/VR3GYmV02i

— Glício Fonseca (@gliciofonseca) February 15, 2024

Saab a annoncé ce vendredi avoir finalisé un contrat avec l'Administration suédoise du matériel de défense pour fournir quatre avions de chasse Gripen C supplémentaires à la Hongrie. https://t.co/H9SmSMlFmJ

— Christophe Tymowski (@Christophe_Tymo) February 23, 2024

Hungarian JAS-39 GRIPENS pic.twitter.com/CWvDNseN2h

— Acepilot Aviation (@AcepilotAV) February 23, 2024

#Hungary: Today, 12 April 2024, the Hungarian Air Force received its first Embraer C-390 Millennium medium transport aircraft.

Hungary ordered two C-390s in November 2022. pic.twitter.com/0c1utHlh4Y

— ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? (@praisethesteph) April 12, 2024

Politics aside, acquisitions of KF41HU, Pz2000, Leopard 2A4 and A7HU, along with Gidran, NASAMS or C390 allowed Hungarian Forces to modernize decent part of their military.

They are NATO eastern flank member, and exercising frequently with allies.

2/4 pic.twitter.com/xtJbhmsFeQ

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) June 5, 2024

Thank to deal with Colt CZ Group (CZUB at the time).

Therefore. Hungarian infantry is using CZ firearms. Like Škorpion EVO, CZ Bren 2 and BR, or CZ P-09 pistols.

Hungary is not done yet. Like the recent Skyranger 30 procurement, utilizing KF41HU platform.

4/4 pic.twitter.com/26KlaADUmp

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) June 5, 2024

Hungarian Leopards 2A7HU from 11th tank battalion, 1st armored brigade.

Source: Honvedelem pic.twitter.com/WIPMm6QfFH

— Daniel of Bohemia (@Danny_elMayor) July 1, 2024