August 12, 2020 U.S. Ambassador David Cornstein today joined Minister of Defense Tibor Benkő in announcing Hungary’s declaration of intent to conclude its largest-ever defense procurement from the United States, an action which will overhaul and modernize Hungary’s air defense capabilities and allow it to transition away from its current legacy Soviet system. This purchase …
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: Military cooperation
On July 14, 2020, Deputy Chief of Mission Marc Dillard and Air Force Attaché Scott Shepard visited the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) at Hungarian Defense Forces Pápa Air Base.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Military Cooperation, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW), Military cooperation, Pápa Air Base, Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC)
Looking back to look ahead! Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and Defense Attaché David Wiseman visited with the leadership of Szolnok and Kecskemét Air Force Bases in February 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, but some things remain the same, like our strong bilateral relationship and military cooperation. We look forward to …
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Chargé d’Affaires, Europe & Eurasia, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary
Hungarian and U.S. Special Operations Forces began a training engagement 25 October, 2019 at the invitation of Hungarian SOF and through coordination by U.S. and Hungarian governments.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 28 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: Military cooperation, NATO
Ambassador Cornstein’s Statement Following Parliament’s Final Approval of Legislation to Ratify the New Defense Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Hungary
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: Defense cooperation, Defense Cooperation Agreement, Military cooperation
Recognizing the longstanding ties between the United States and Hungary, the President and the Prime Minister discussed ways to deepen cooperation on a range of issues, including trade, energy, and cyber security.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: Economic Issues, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Military Cooperation, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Trade, U.S. & Hungary
“I commend Foreign Minister Szijjártó and the Hungarian government for signing the Defense Cooperation Agreement today on the margins of the Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Washington, DC.”
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: NATO
On April 4, 2019 the United States and Hungary signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement in Washington, D.C. Both our countries signed this agreement to deepen the U.S.-Hungary security partnership and this is a major step in strengthening the bilateral relationship. Read Ambassador Cornstein’s statement
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary
NATO’s strength is in its unity and in staying true to the principles and purposes for which it was created
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Speeches | Tags: NATO
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hungary joining NATO, Charge d’Affaires David Kostelancik spoke to students at the National University of Public Service in Budapest about his experiences working in the U.S. delegation to NATO from 1998-2001, key years building up to and including the accession of Hungary, Czech Republic, and Poland to the Transatlantic alliance. He was joined by Deputy State Secretary Ferenc …
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: NATO
No other institution or country or geopolitical power can offer the security and respect for sovereignty and personal liberty that NATO offers.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: NATO
We are acutely aware of how the United States’ support for the cultural, political, and economic sovereignty of nations has been a constant theme in our relations with Europe, and particularly with Central Europe.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Military Cooperation, News, Speeches
Ambassador Cornstein made his first visit to Pápa Air Base on October 11, 2018.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary
These exercises help our Soldiers build their readiness while illustrating the commitment of the United States to our NATO ally and partner Hungary, and are also vital opportunities to demonstrate our shared commitments to peace, security, and stability in Europe.
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By U.S. Embassy Budapest | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Hungary | Tags: NATO