Hungary’s defence minister Tibor Benkő welcomed completion of the Hungarian Armed Forces’ light helicopter fleet following delivery in December of the 20 H145M utility helicopters to their base in the 86th Szolnok Helicopter Base.

Photo by SANDOR UJVARI / MTI / PAP/EPA

The Minister of Defense emphasized that Hungary is a dedicated and committed member of the world's strongest security alliance: NATO. Tibor Benkő announced also on Tuesday that under the Zrínyi 2026 defense and force development program Hungary will buy also 16 H225 helicopters between 2023 and 2025.

(JAP)