Hungarian Defence Forces
Combined military forces of Hungary
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| 2021 | Ordered Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles, primarily for Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. |
| 2021 | Ordered cutting-edge IRIS-T missiles. Planned purchases include Meteor and GBU-49 missiles for Gripen fighters, with a potential second fighter squadron under consideration. |
| December 2021 | All 20 H145M helicopters delivered to Hungarian forces. |
| December 2021 | All 20 H145M helicopters had been delivered by the end of the year. |
| August 2021 | Signed contract with SAAB to upgrade Hungarian Gripen fighter fleet to MS20 Block 2 standard, significantly enhancing combat and communication capabilities. |
| 2020 | A Policy Solutions poll revealed public sentiment about the communist era, with 54% of Hungarians expressing that life was better under the communist regime. |
| 2020 | As part of the Zrínyi 2026 Program, Hungary began significant equipment upgrades, including the procurement of new armored vehicles, artillery systems, and missile defense capabilities to enhance the military's operational readiness. |
| 2020 | Awarded a 410 million EUR contract to Kongsberg and Raytheon for NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems and ordered 11 ELM-2084 radars. Also upgraded the Mistral SAM system with new M3 missiles and modernized launchers and command posts. |
| 2020 | Signed contract with Rheinmetall Group to manufacture Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in Hungary, with first batch of 200+ vehicles expected to reach operational capability by 2026-2027. |
| 2020 | Ordered two KC-390 cargo and tanker aircraft to be delivered in 2023 and 2024. |
| 2020 | The Hungarian Armed Forces had 22,700 personnel on active duty. |
| 2019 | Military spending was $1.904 billion, approximately 1.22% of GDP, with a pledge to increase to 2% by 2026. |
| December 2019 | Hungary signed a contract for 44 Leopard 2 A7+ tanks and 24 PzH 2000 howitzers worth €300 million, to be delivered between 2021 and 2025. |
| 2018 | The Hungarian government began procuring new military equipment as part of the Zrínyi 2026 program, including armored vehicles, artillery systems, and helicopter acquisitions to enhance military readiness and technological capabilities. |
| 2018 | Hungary ordered 20 H145M and 16 H225M helicopters, with all H145M aircraft delivered by the end of 2021 and H225M expected to arrive between 2023 and 2024. |
| 2017 | Hungarian Defence Forces launched the Zrínyi 2026 Modernization Program, a comprehensive military development and modernization initiative aimed at transforming and upgrading Hungary's military capabilities by 2026. |
| 2016 | An intensive military modernization program called 'Zrínyi 2026' was started. The Hungarian National Cyber Security Center was also re-organized. |
| 2016 | Launched the 'Zrínyi 2026' intensive military modernization program, involving acquisition of new helicopters, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and artillery equipment. |
| 2015 | Hungary and Sweden extended the Gripen fighter aircraft lease program for another 10 years, increasing flight hours by 95% with only a 45% cost increase. |
| January 1 2012 | The 1949 constitution was finally replaced with a new constitution, marking the formal end of the constitutional legacy of the Hungarian People's Republic. |
| January 1 2012 | The 1949 constitution was finally replaced with a new constitution, marking the complete transition from the communist era. |
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