Hungary

Feb- 2024 -

13 February

Arms

A view of the landscape where Werk Niedersachsen will be constructed. The foreground of the image is a complex made up of several buildings. Behind them, a forested area is shown, its middle stripped off of trees and its brown land flattened. The area stretches over the horizon.

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.

13 February

Air

An Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft is seen flying above the clouds. The gray aircraft has the words "HUNGARIAN AIR FORCE" painted on the side of the cockpit in black. The number 610 is also painted on the jet engine, the wing, and the side of the cockpit, just below one of the side windows. The background is a bright blue sky.

Juster Domingo

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.

2 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Hungary Mulls Selling Outdated Military Equipment to Serbia

Hungary is considering selling its outdated war stocks to Serbia as it seeks to develop a more modern military.

1 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Agrees Massive Ukraine Aid Deal in ‘Message’ to Putin

European Union leaders overcame months of opposition from Hungary to agree $54 billion of aid for Ukraine, in a move hailed as a strong message to Russia.

1 February

Arms

An artist's rendering of Rheinmetall's Várpalota plant. The complex shows a roofed parking lot three buildings, and what appears to be a small park. Three trucks and a bus are seen parked by the perimeter of the site. A roundabout is also shown on the lower right corner of the image. Most of the surrounding area is dotted by trees and grass.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall Greenlights Hungary Ammunition Plant Expansion

Rheinmetall's ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary has moved into its second phase of construction as demand for production rises.

Jan- 2024 -

16 January

Land

A camouflage-painted Leopard 2A7HU tank is seen stationed in a sandy area. Another tank is parked on the far left side of the background, with camouflage-wearing soldiers standing in attention in front of it. Some trees are seen poking out the far back of the image. The sky is a dull, foggy white.

Juster Domingo

Hungary Receives Three Leopard 2A7HU Battle Tanks

The Hungarian Defence Force has received three new Leopard 2A7HU tanks at a handover ceremony, increasing its fleet size to eight.

Dec- 2023 -

22 December

Europe

Skyranger turret mounted on Lynx infantry fighting vehicle.

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall to Develop Lynx-Based Air Defense System for Hungary

Hungary has awarded Rheinmetall a $32.9 million contract to develop a new mobile air defense system based on the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle.

18 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Hungary, Rheinmetall Ink Panther KF51 EVO Variant Deal

Hungary and Rheinmetall have signed a contract to develop the Panther KF51 EVO main battle tank.

Nov- 2023 -

7 November

Europe

Joe Saballa

Hungary Receives First NASAMS Air Defense Systems From Norway

Hungary has taken delivery of its first two NASAMS air defense systems from Norway as part of a $439-million contract signed in November 2020.

Aug- 2023 -

22 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Launches Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle Factory in Hungary

German defense company Rheinmetall has opened a new Lynx infantry fighting vehicle factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.

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