Poland strengthens its border with Belarus to counter Wagner threat
The Polish border with Belarus will now be strengthened, both with additional military forces and fortifications
Germany and Russia could still ally
Olaf Scholz’s revelations that he talks regularly with Vladimir Putin should serve as a warning to Poland that it could still end up as the victim of a pincer movement by its two foes
France must overcome its negative view of Poland
French leaders should overcome their prejudices toward Poland and build a security alliance with the country that is building the largest army in Europe, writes academic Pierre Haroche in Le Monde
Poland to hand over MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda has announced that the first four MiG-29 fighter planes should be delivered to Ukraine in a matter of days
Russia wants Turkish-made drones of its own
The Turkish company won’t sell the drones to Russia, so Putin asked the Turkish President for an entire factory to manufacture them himself
Hungary must speed up army development, defense minister says
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky claimed military developments and additional soldier training and support were essential to keep Hungary safe
Hungary gears up to raise defense readiness level
Hungary must follow fellow European nations that are stepping up their defenses, the country’s defense minister says
Latvia to ramp up defense spending and reintroduce conscription over Russian security threat
Women will also de drafted according to the plan
Dutch PM promises heavy weapons to Ukraine
Rutte said Ukraine will need more help when the war ends
Estonia, Latvia announce joint purchase of air defense systems
Although the supplier has not been specified, it is most likely Norway’s Kongsberg
Hungary will not reintroduce military draft despite ramping up defense spending
Hungary ended conscription after 136 years back in 2004 and has no plans to reintroduce mandatory military service, the country’s defense minister said
Russian Su-25 jet crashes near Ukraine, pilot killed
Russian pilot killed during training incident
Germany unveils Panther main battle tank named after famed WWII-era vehicle
The new Panther tank is intended as a direct rival to Russia’s T-14
Hungary’s president signs defense plan
According to Hungary’s constitution, the president serves as commander-in-chief of the Hungarian Armed Forces
German parties agree on €100 billion for defense, marking major U-turn for country’s military
Germany will have to override its own constitution to finance the massive spending on military upgrades
Poland will buy more Patriot missiles
Poland is to buy six more sets of the Patriot system in order to boost its air defenses
Russia to deploy new Sarmat ICBMs by autumn
The missile, launched by a 10-ton rocket, has multiple independent hypersonic warheads
Leaked: Hungary could buy suicide drones from German Rheinmetall worth €250 million
Rheinmetall expects €2 billion worth of deals from Hungary
Czech army would only last weeks if attacked, seeks to accelerate weapons purchases: analyst
The Ministry of Defense has already received an additional 1 billion korunas (€40.9 million) for this year
Germany to bolster nuclear deterrent with purchase of F-35 multi-role fighters
Germany’s only nuclear-capable fighters are 40 years old
Czechia to provide Ukraine with more military aid, but tight-lipped about specific weapons and materials being sent
The Czech defense minister also criticized the United Nations’ response to the situation in Ukraine
UK considers donating high-speed anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
If confirmed, the donation will be another important step in terms of NATO member support for Ukraine
NATO sends anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine via neighboring allies
Transports arrived to an unnamed Eastern European country neighboring Ukraine


Fortress Slovakia: A small country prepares to become a massive NATO base
Slovakia’s liberal leaders want to place NATO’s frontline with Russia on their territory, yet most citizens not only reject NATO troops in their country but also support neutrality or even back Russia’s actions in Ukraine
Poland to spend at least 3% of GDP on defense from 2023
Attention has been focused on Poland’s defense capabilities following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Hungary will neither ship nor allow weapons transits to Ukraine
The country is concerned for the safety of the Hungarian minority living in Ukraine
Czech government approves another supply of weapons to Ukraine worth €16 million
“We will not stop the bandit Putin by donning flowers in our hair,” said Czechia’s Defense Minister Jana Černochová
Germany prepares for war, will spend €100 billion and 2% of GDP on defense
The amount is twice as much as the country’s annual defense budget
NATO members’ air forces execute two real air missions inside Romanian airspace
F-16 Fighting Falcon and MiG-21 Lancer aircraft were scrambled for two missions between Feb. 17-19
US and Hungarian military commanders meet in Washington for first time in 16 years
Despite conflict between the U.S. and Hungarian governments surrounding ideological issues, the militaries of the two countries are cooperating on defense
Retired Russian general slams Putin’s ‘criminal policy of waging war,’ warns Russia will become ‘pariah’ if it invades Ukraine
Ivashov has been a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin since he was fired in 2001
Germany stands ready to send additional troops to the Baltics
However, Germany will maintain its policy of not delivering arms to conflict regions
40 Czech police deployed to Hungary to help protect Serbian border
The Czech police will operate out of the Szeged and Kiszombor border patrol offices under the supervision of Hungarian police until March 24
Hungary to possess Central Europe’s most modern helicopter fleet, defense minister reveals
Hungary now has 20 modern light military helicopters and will also receive 16 medium helicopters by 2025
France stands ready to support Romania with troops and equipment amid escalating tensions in the region
“France will never let its allies and friends down,” French Defense Minister Florence Parly claimed after a defense meeting between France and Romania
Croatia purchases $200 million worth of subsidized military vehicles from US
The United States has subsidized part of the cost for the tracked infantry fighting vehicles
Austria and Hungary pledge further border cooperation as manhunt for violent people smuggler who evaded authorities continues
Austria and Hungary agreed to continue sharing intelligence and establishing joint investigation teams where appropriate to tackle border crime
Poland will receive new tanks, powerful Patriot missile systems in 2022
In 2022, Poland will receive anti-missile defense systems along with the first Abrams tanks and modernized Leopards, according to sources in the Polish government
New far-left German government to tighten weapons exports in a move that could strengthen Russia and China
The outgoing Merkel cabinet approved €5 billion worth of weapons sales, but Germany’s new leftist government wants to throw a wrench in the country’s national defense industry
Hungary reveals details about modernization of its fighter jets
The Hungarian Air Force opts for a European solution
Global arms sales shrug off COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. companies continue to dominate the top 100 arms manufacturers in the world
Romanian locals steal US air base fuel, but Romania’s defense minister blames US negligence for thefts
Contractors have been stealing diesel from the air base for four years
Hungary develops own family of small firearms
The domestic range of firearms will be significantly cheaper than those made under Czech license
Australia signs AUKUS deal to buy US-made nuclear-propulsion submarines
Australia plans to buy 12 nuclear-powered submarines, but they will not carry nuclear weapons
Former US general: Romania’s poor road infrastructure hampers military readiness
Romania is a good NATO ally, but the condition of its infrastructure could hamper Western militaries if a conflict breaks out
Nuclear threat? Belarusian leader requests nuclear-capable missiles from Russia
The Belarusian leader also wants more troops on its western and southern borders
Brazil begins building military transport planes for Hungary
Both planes will have aerial refueling capability and will replace the recently retired Soviet-era An-26 cargo planes
Hungary’s fence helps stop illegal immigration to Europe. Will the EU ever help pay for it?
Hungary has spent 590 billion forints on border defense since the onset of the migration crisis, but up until now, the EU has refused to pay anything toward it
Russia test-fires hypersonic missile from submarine
Russian Defense Ministry announced two successful tests on Monday
Czechia to buy 52 French howitzer artillery pieces
The purchase would strengthen both the cooperation between the two countries and the European defense, says France’s Defense Minister
Hungarian cabinet holds dedicated military development meeting
The Hungarian Armed Forces are undergoing massive development under the conservative government of Viktor Orbán
US rapidly expanding its military presence in Romania
The United States also plans to invest $400 million over the next 20 years into a large military town in Romania
Europe must gather ‘political will’ to build EU army, says Ursula von der Leyen
The EU army could become a reality, with the European Commission president using Afghanistan as a pretext for a centralized military
Creation of European army is on the table after Afghanistan debacle
The EU is inching closer to an EU army, but there are countries that continue to raise concerns about such a force
Hungary showcases domestic weapon prototypes
Hungary features six weapons, ranging from an automatic pistol to a grenade launcher
Russia unveils single-engine stealth fighter
Following a teaser video two weeks ago, Russia on Tuesday unveiled a mock-up of its fifth-generation fighter, Sukhoi LTS “Checkmate”, designed as a direct competitor the U.S. F-35
Hungary’s new armored vehicles receive Israeli missiles
Newly developed anti-tank missiles have a maximum range of four kilometers
Russia announces mass production of T-14 tank
First Russian tank to equal the U.S. M1 Abrams
Ukraine, US start Black Sea military exercise despite recent tensions with Russia
Record number of participating countries
UK: Classified threat assessment document for HMS Defender found at bus stop
50 pages worth of classified MoD documents found by a passerby
Russian Navy fires warning shots on British destroyer in Black Sea
Russia claims the UK warship entered its territorial waters
Estonia, Lithuania claim repeated Russian violations of their airspace
The Baltic states claim this was the fourth incident this year
France’s Rafale fighter jet rumored to be winner of Swiss procurement process
A defense procurement according to the Greens and Socialists
Is NATO preparing to kick Turkey out of the alliance?
The NATO summit featured tough talk on China and Russia, but there was silence on perhaps the biggest story taking place behind the scenes
PM Orbán at NATO summit: The decade ahead will be one of epidemics and migration
Hungary reasserts itself on the map
Hungary, Turkey, and Pakistan may remain in Afghanistan
The three countries intend to protect Kabul airport
Hungary must lead regional defense: minister
National defense is a duty even NATO membership cannot overwrite
Chinese press: Country must prepare for nuclear war with the US
China should rapidly increase nuclear warhead, missile count
PM Orbán meets Rheinmetall AG president Armin Papperger
Hungary will host joint development and production of weapons and ammunition
Hungarian army buys armed US river boats
Recent military exercise helped prove the local usefulness of the river craft
Without Western aid, Ukraine may be forced to buy nuclear weapons, warns Ukraine’s ambassador
Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for security guarantees
As US gears up to withdraw from Afghanistan, Hungary only has a handful of troops left there
The Hungarians still in the country may remain as they are under German command
Hungary to purchase German Oerlikon air defense systems
Hungary is looking to buy a 35mm auto cannon-equipped system with search and tracking radar
Polish FM: Central Europe’s hunger for success is a great opportunity for the EU
Three Seas is a coalition of willing states that want to get rid of the civilizational and economic gap between the region and Western Europe, says Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau
Spanish jets scramble from Romanian Black Sea base to identify Russian fighters
Romania prepares multi-billion Black Sea air base program with an eye on Russia
The 20-year project will cost an estimated €2.1 billion and is expected to play a key role in countering Russia
Hungary on pace to become one of the region’s most modern armies: minister
While Germany lectures Poland and Hungary, soaring German arms exports fuel war in the Middle East
The German presidency of the EU Council has pushed for so-called “rule of law” in Hungary and Poland all while the German government fuels brutal conflicts in Yemen and Libya that have killed hundreds of thousands
Defense is a key element of Visegrád Four cooperation, says Polish Defense Minister Blaszczak
Pandemic highlights the need to defend European borders
Military factory construction begins in western Hungary
Hungarian Air Force receives new batch of H145M utility helicopters
Full complement of 20 helicopters will be delivered by mid-2021
Russia fears prompt Sweden to increase defense budget by 40% over next five years
Poland should consider deepening strategic military cooperation with Scandinavia as part of regional relations, writes Marek Budzisz
Hungary’s growing arms industry will also fuel country’s export earnings: government commissioner
Hungary signs contract to produce anti-tank missile, reactive armor components
Russian Su-30 fighter jet shot down by friendly fire
The accident occurred near Moscow
US, Russia in war of words over who has the fastest missiles
Romania to receive first batch of US Patriot missiles
Romania is now the second country in the region to have US Patriot missiles in its arsenal
Hungary to build country’s largest military production facility with Germany’s Rheinmetall
Hungary will build Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in what is planned to be the largest military production facility in the country
Russia flexes military muscle at upcoming Caucasus military exercise
German defense firm urges Czech-Hungarian cooperation in arms manufacturing
Rheinmetall now bidding in Czech IFV tender
Romania to build Central European Black Hawk maintenance center
Deal indicates that Romania might purchase Sikorsky helicopters
Hungary signs €2 billion contract for infantry fighting vehicles with Germany’s Rheinmetall
The new purchase will represent the biggest single defense contract to date for Hungary
Hungary buys $1 billion air defense system from the US
Hungary’s military spending means it’s no longer a ‘defense freeloader’
Russia’s Su-57 stealth jets may not be the ace the country hoped for
High export hopes for the fifth-generation stealth fighter are tempered by persistent problems
Leopard tanks for a modern Hungarian army
Hungarian security policy expert István Gyarmati writes about military planning and civilian control
Battleship fire threatens environmental catastrophe
3.7 million liters of fuel at risk of leaking into sea
Poland and Slovakia tighten military aviation cooperation
Agreement also entails joint military training
New German tanks represent 50-year leap in military technology for Hungary
Armed forces recruit crews for its state-of-the art tanks