Beginning of the Modern Hungarian–American Comradeship: Hungarian Doctors in the Gulf War
‘It was not just another gesture to the Americans; it was a landmark event in getting back to the Western fold. It was about the Gulf War.’
‘It was not just another gesture to the Americans; it was a landmark event in getting back to the Western fold. It was about the Gulf War.’
The US military has seized a second sanctions-hit oil tanker at sea, detaining the vessel Sophia in the Caribbean as part of an expanded crackdown on ‘shadow fleet’ ships accused of transporting illicit oil. A previous capture in the Atlantic involved the Russian-flagged Marinera.
Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies and Lockheed Martin have signed a preliminary agreement to explore industrial cooperation linked to long-range rocket artillery systems, potentially laying the groundwork for HIMARS-related integration and production activities in Hungary.
‘The military events had varying outcomes, but in a series of battles that tended to favour the Ottomans, the victory at Szabács was of great significance, which was further enhanced by subsequent developments. The siege of the castle also foreshadowed the change in military tactics that would become common throughout Europe in the following decades.’
‘As part of the high-level meetings, Hungary and Türkiye also convened the first-ever session of the Hungarian–Turkish Consultation Mechanism, bringing together the foreign ministers, defence ministers and national security officials of both countries—a format Türkiye reserves only for its closest partners.’
‘Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer is advancing its supply of the multi-mission transport aircraft C-390 Millennium to Hungary.’
‘Joint exercises and trust-building ensure that every inch of NATO territory, as well as each country’s own borders, can be defended.’
Hungary’s upcoming war drama Dragons over Kabul uses an unprecedented scale of CGI to recreate the 2021 Kabul evacuation mission. The filmmakers say the production aims to honour the dedication, courage and sacrifice of Hungarian soldiers.
The multinational reserve exercise Moonstar 2025 has begun in Hungary, bringing together around 150 Hungarian, Polish, and Slovak reservists for live-fire tactical training, with Slovenian and Croatian observers also taking part.
‘A significant milestone in Central European defence cooperation has been reached as the Regional Special Operations Component Command, led by Hungary, has officially achieved full operational capability. The command brings together the special operations forces of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia…’