Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gathered information about the Hungarian armed forces’ defence capabilities at the joint forces command control centre in the central Hungarian city of Szekesfehervar on Monday, his press chief told Hungary's state news agency (MTI).

Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky briefed PM Orban about the status of the defence and armed forces development programme, the related training of personnel and achievements in capability development launched in the summer, Bertalan Havasi, PM Orban’s press chief said.

PM Orban reiterated to the army leaders that:

In the current era of dangers, protecting Hungary is the government’s most important goal. As a result, the development of the army and the defence industry must not slow down despite the sanctions-fueled economic crisis. „We, Hungarians, are pro-peace but we must mind to keep our powder dry,”

Viktor Orban said.