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European UGVs Get a Firepower Boost With Turkish Remote Weapons

A Turkish firm is arming Europe’s unmanned ground vehicles with remote-controlled firepower, upgrading them for high-intensity support missions.

Embraer Signs Support Deal for Hungary’s C‑390 Fleet

Embraer has signed a service agreement to provide maintenance, logistical, and technical support for the Hungarian Air Force’s C‑390 Millennium transport fleet.

Rheinmetall Opens Hybrid Plant in Hungary

German defense contracting giant Rheinmetall has launched a new factory in Hungary to expand its capacity for military and commercial businesses.

Lockheed, 4iG to Explore HIMARS Integration on Hungarian Trucks

Lockheed Martin and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies have signed an agreement to explore mounting the HIMARS system on Hungarian trucks.

Hungary Receives Full Fleet of 44 Leopard 2A7HU Tanks From KNDS 

KNDS Deutschland has completed the delivery of all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks to the Hungarian Army.

Hungarian Air Force Completes C-390 Millennium Fleet With Second Embraer Delivery

Embraer has delivered the second C-390 Millennium aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force, completing the nation’s contracted fleet.

Hungary in Talks to Acquire HIMARS From US: Hungarian Defense Minister

Hungary may soon acquire US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), the country's defense minister told local media.

Hungary Tests Anti-Drone ‘Corridors’ in Largest Modern Military Drills

The Hungarian Defence Forces have tested counter-unmanned aerial system “corridors” during Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025, the country’s largest military drills in recent history.

Central Europe’s Intel Services Bust Belarusian Spy Network

Czech, Hungarian, and Romanian authorities have dismantled a Belarusian spy network in a crackdown leading to an arrest and an expulsion, the Czech intelligence service said Monday.

Hungary Receives First L-39 Skyfox Light Combat Aircraft

Hungary has received its first three L-39 Skyfox training aircraft from Aero Vodochody at the Kecskemét Air Base in Bács-Kiskun, Hungary.

Hungary Receives Three Leopard Tanks, First Leguan Mobile Bridge

The Hungarian Defence Forces has taken delivery of three Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks and their first Leguan 2HU armored vehicle-launched bridge as part of a contract signed in 2018.

Ukraine Detains Two Alleged Hungarian Spies

Ukraine's SBU security service said Friday it had detained two alleged Hungarian spies it accused of gathering intelligence, including the location of air defense systems, in the western Zakarpattia region bordering Hungary.

Patria to Deliver NEMO Mortars for Hungary’s Lynx IFVs

Patria has been contracted for the delivery of Patria NEMO mortars to integrate with Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.

Hungarian Firm Clinches Estonian Passive Radar Procurement Contract

Hungarian defense firm Pro Patria Electronics has been contracted by the Estonian Ministry of Defense to supply passive radar systems.

Hungarian Army Inducts New Leopard 2A7HU Tanks

The Hungarian Defense Forces has welcomed additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks into its arsenal, further enhancing its ground combat capabilities.

Airbus Sends Mission Helicopters to Hungary, France, Spain

Airbus has handed over multiple helicopters to the Hungarian, French, and Spanish Armed Forces as part of separate agreements signed with the NATO countries.

US Awards Raytheon $1.19B AMRAAM Missile Contract Modification

The US Department of Defense has awarded a $1.19-billion contract modification to Raytheon Technologies for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). 

Hungary Welcomes Inaugural KC-390 Millenium Aircraft

The Hungarian Defence Forces takes delivery of its first KC-390 Millenium transport aircraft from Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer.

Dutch PM Rutte ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on NATO Job After Orban Talks

Dutch PM Rutte said he was "cautiously optimistic" he will overcome Hungary's opposition to him becoming NATO's next chief after talks with Orban.

Hungary Receives Two Additional Leopard 2A7HU Battle Tanks

Hungary has received two new Leopard 2A7HU battle tanks, increasing the Tarczay Ervin 11th Tank Battalion's battle fleet to 13.

Rheinmetall Builds First ‘Hybrid’ Plant in Hungary

Rheinmetall has begun building a new plant in Szeged, Hungary, that will cater to both their civil and defense businesses.

Last Holdout Hungary Ratifies Swedish NATO Bid

Hungary's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle for an enlargement of the alliance spurred by Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Rheinmetall Begins Building New Ammo Plant in Germany

Rheinmetall has begun the construction of a new ammunition factory at Unterlüß in northern Germany following a ground-breaking ceremony.

Hungary Achieves First Flight With C-390 Military Transport Aircraft

Hungary's first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft has achieved its maiden flight at Gavião Peixoto in São Paulo, Brazil.