New War Drama Honours Hungarian Soldiers’ Kabul Heroism

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.

Rheinmetall Lynx KF41

Hungary-Built Lynx Prototype Paves Way for Ukrainian Production

Hungary’s Lynx KF41 prototype has proven its worth, paving the way for Ukrainian production with Rheinmetall’s support. Tested in Ukraine in late 2024, the vehicle impressed local forces, leading to a German–Ukrainian agreement to build a domestic Lynx factory. Modular and versatile, the KF41 strengthens European defence collaboration and sets a new standard for armoured vehicles.

Hungary–Israel Friendship Celebrated at Third Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest

The Center for Fundamental Rights held its third International Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest. While the first event in 2023 followed the 7 October Hamas attacks, this year’s took place a few weeks after President Trump’s Israel–Hamas peace deal. Speakers included Hungary’s Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Israel’s Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and Yair Netanyahu.

Military Science Exhibition Honours Hungary’s Soldier-Scholars

Hungary’s military science has become an interdisciplinary field linking defence, technology, and civil academia, Deputy State Secretary János Czermann said at the opening of a new exhibition honouring soldier-academics at the National University of Public Service in Budapest.

Hungarian Gripens Scramble over Russian Jets near Latvia

Hungarian Gripens scrambled from Šiauliai, Lithuania, on 25 September to intercept Russian jets near Latvia. NATO praised Hungary’s role in protecting Baltic airspace, even as Budapest faces criticism within the Alliance for its stance on Ukraine.