Editing Hungarian Defence Forces (section)

=== Zrínyi 2026 Modernization Program ===
[[File:Hungarian soldiers on exercise in Bakony.jpg|thumb|225x225px|Hungarian soldiers on exercise]]
In 2016, PM [[Viktor Orbán|Orbán]] confirmed that Hungary will meet its NATO obligations by increasing its defense spending to about 2 percent of GDP. The official government "[[Zrínyi Miklós|Zrínyi]] 2026" program of upgrading military equipment is scheduled to last until 2026, but the timeline has been expanded until 2030–2032.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Hungary - PM Orbán: Importance should be placed on integrating Balkan countries into NATO|url=http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/pm-orban-importance-should-be-placed-on-integrating-balkan-countries-into-nato/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=abouthungary.hu|date=26 May 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Defence Minister: security situation deteriorating, Hungary faces multiple threats|url=https://www.portfolio.hu/global/20201027/honvedelmi-miniszter-romlik-a-biztonsagi-helyzet-magyarorszag-tobbfele-fenyegetessel-szamol-454624|access-date=2021-03-18|website=portfolio.hu|language=hu}}</ref> New purchased and ordered equipment so far includes new [[CZ 805 BREN|CZ BREN 2 assault rifles]] (to be manufactured locally), [[Airbus Helicopters H145|helicopters]], [[Embraer C-390 Millennium|transport]] and trainer aircraft, tanks, [[Gidran (4x4 armored vehicle)|armored vehicles]], [[EL/M-2084|radars]] and surface-to-air missiles.

Hungary ordered 20 [[Eurocopter EC145|H145M]] and 16 [[Eurocopter EC725|H225M]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hungary orders 20 H145Ms|date=28 October 2021 |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2018-06-hungary-orders-20-h145ms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hungary orders 16 H225M multi-role helicopters|date=28 October 2021 |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2018-12-hungary-orders-16-h225m-multi-role-helicopters}}</ref> All H145M aircraft had been delivered by the end of 2021. H225M are expected to arrive between 2023 and 2024.

In early 2019 the first batch of [[Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle|Carl Gustaf M4s]] has arrived, starting to replace the old [[RPG-7]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Páncéltörő-rendszerváltás (article in Hungarian)|date=12 September 2019 |url=https://honvedelem.hu/hirek/a-magyar-honvedseg-parancsnokanak-helyettese/panceltoro-rendszervaltas.html}}</ref>

In late 2019, Hungary signed a contract for 44 [[Leopard 2|Leopard 2 A7+]] tanks and 24 [[PzH 2000]] howitzers for €300 million to be delivered in 2021 to 2025. In 2020 Hungary and [[Rheinmetall|Rheinmetall Group]] have signed a contract to start manufacturing the [[Lynx (Rheinmetall armoured fighting vehicle)|Lynx infantry fighting vehicle]] family in Hungary. Estimated to start arriving around 2024–2025, the first batch of 200+ Lynx vehicles are expected to reach operational capability in the Hungarian Defence Forces by 2026-2027<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ocskay|first=István|date=3 January 2020|title=Puma lánctalpas gyalogsági harcjármű és lehetséges megjelenése a magyar honvédség állományában|trans-title=The PUMA Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle and its Possible Appearance in the Inventory of the HDF|url=http://real.mtak.hu/109941/1/HM_2020_1_Ocskay_Istvan.pdf|journal=Hadmérnök|language=hu|volume=2020. 1.|pages=31–44|doi=10.32567/hm.2020.1.3|doi-access=free}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/news/25587/Rheinmetall_to_Manufacture_Main_Armament__Hulls_for_Hungary___s_Self_Propelled_Howitzers___Battle_Tanks#.XihuWf5KgdU|title=Rheinmetall to Manufacture Main Armament, Hulls for Hungary's Self-Propelled Howitzers & Battle Tanks|website=www.defenseworld.net|access-date=2020-01-22}}</ref>

In 2020 the Hungarian airforce ordered two [[Embraer C-390 Millennium|KC-390]] cargo and tanker aircraft to be delivered in 2023 and 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hungary Signs for Two KC-390 Tanker/Transports|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-11-17/hungary-signs-two-kc-390-tanker-transports}}</ref> This year  [[Kongsberg Defence Systems|Kongsberg]] and [[Raytheon Missiles & Defense|Raytheon]] were awarded a 410 million EUR contract by Hungary for [[NASAMS]] surface-to air missile systems.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hungary selects Kongsberg and Raytheon Missiles & Defense for Medium Range Air Defense|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/news-and-media/news-archive/2020/hungary-selects-kongsberg-and-raytheon-missiles--defense-for-medium-range-air-defense/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=www.kongsberg.com|language=en}}</ref> 11 [[EL/M-2084|ELM-2084]] radars were also ordered in late 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rheinmetall and IAI/ELTA to supply Hungary with advanced radar systems|url=https://www.rheinmetall.ca/en/rheinmetall_canada/publicrelations_1/news_1/latest_news/index_3776.php}}</ref> The [[Mistral (missile)|Mistral]] SAM system has been upgraded: new M3 missiles were purchased and both the launchers and the MCPs were modernized.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Földközeli célok ellen|date=7 March 2017 |url=https://www.haborumuveszete.hu/minden-ami-lo/foldkozeli-celok-ellen}}</ref>
[[File:Hungarian Special Forces.jpg|thumb|174x174px|Hungarian special forces]]

In 2021 [[Spike (missile)|Spike LR2]] anti-tank missiles has been ordered, mainly for the Lynx IFVs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hungary buys Israeli rockets|date=19 July 2021 |url=https://neokohn.hu/2021/07/19/hungary-buys-israeli-rockets/}}</ref> In August 2021 contract has been signed with SAAB to upgrade the Hungarian Gripen fleet to the MS20 Block 2 standard. This upgrade greatly increases both Gripen's combat and communication capabilities, as well as access to a wide range of weapons that can be integrated on Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=JANES - Hungary to upgrade Gripens|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hungary-to-upgrade-gripens}}</ref> The cutting edge [[IRIS-T]] missile has been also ordered in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hungary to Acquire IRIS-T Air-to-Air Missiles|date=21 December 2021 |url=https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/12/21/hungary-iris-missile/}}</ref> [[Meteor (missile)|Meteor]] and [[Paveway|GBU-49]] is planned to be purchased for the Gripen's arsenal. There is a plan to also set up a second fighter squadron, but it has not been confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Új Gripeneket vásárolhat Magyarország, de még az is lehet, hogy annál valami sokkal jobb jön|url=https://www.portfolio.hu/global/20220123/uj-gripeneket-vasarolhat-magyarorszag-de-meg-az-is-lehet-hogy-annal-valami-sokkal-jobb-jon-521673}}</ref> <gallery>
File:CZ BREN 2.jpg|CZ BREN 2 - standard-issue rifle of the Hungarian Armed Forces
File:Saab JAS-39D Gripen, Hungary - Air Force JP6627802.jpg|Gripen fighters of Hungary
File:Hungarian Lynx APC.jpg|Hungarian Lynx IFV
File:Hungarian Leopard 2.jpg|Hungarian Leopard 2A4
File:Hungary Leopard 2A7HU tank.jpg|Hungarian LEOPARD 2A7+
File:Hungarian H145 Helicopters.jpg|Hungarian H145M on exercise
File:Hungarian H225 Helicopter.jpg|Hungarian H225M
File:Gidran MRAP vehicle of the Hungarian Armed Forces.jpg|Hungarian "Gidrán" MRAP 
File:Hungary NASAMS.jpg|Hungarian NASAMS
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