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{{short description|Land branch of the Hungarian Defence Forces}}
{{redirect|Hungarian Army}}
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| unit_name = Hungarian Ground Forces
| native_name = Magyar Szárazföldi Haderő
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| current_commander = [[Brigadier General|Brig. Gen.]] [[Gábor Lőrincz]]<ref name=honvedelem.hu>{{cite web|url= https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-szarazfoldi-parancsnoksag.html|title= Magyar Honvédség Szárazföldi Parancsnokság - Honvédelem|date= 21 December 2022}}</ref>
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The '''Hungarian Ground Forces''' ({{langx|hu|Magyar Szárazföldi Haderő}}, {{IPA|hu|ˈmɒɟɒr ˈsaːrɒzføldi ˈhɒdɛrøː}}) constitute the land branch of the [[Hungarian Defence Forces]], responsible for ground activities and troops, including [[artillery]], tanks, [[Armoured Personnel Carrier]]s (APCs), [[Infantry Fighting Vehicle]]s (IFVs), and [[ground support]]. The ground forces have a history of service [[Iraq War|in Iraq]] and are currently engaged in the [[Kosovo Force|KFOR]] (Kosovo Force) operation.
The predecessors of the Hungarian ground forces include the [[Royal Hungarian Landwehr]], the [[Royal Hungarian Army]], and the ground force components of the [[Hungarian People's Army]]. During the [[Cold War]], Hungary was aligned with the [[Soviet Union]] and was a member of the [[Warsaw Pact]]. However, following the [[Dissolution of the Soviet Union|fall of the Soviet Union]] in 1991, Hungary significantly reduced the number of tanks and troops and closed several garrisons. The Hungarian Army now focuses on national security, peacekeeping, and international conflicts. Notably, Hungary became a member of [[NATO]] in 1999.
== History ==
In 1963, the Ground Forces of Hungary comprised the [[5th Army (Hungary)|5th Army]], established in 1961 at [[Székesfehérvár]]. This formation included the 7th Motor Rifle Division in [[Kiskunfélegyháza]], the 8th Motor Rifle Division in [[Zalaegerszeg]], the 9th Motor Rifle Division in [[Kaposvár]], and the 11th Tank Division in [[Tata, Hungary|Tata]]. Additionally, the [[HDF 34th Bercsényi László Special Forces Battalion|34th Special Reconnaissance Battalion]] in Székesfehérvár operated as a sub-unit of the 5th Army. Another significant combat formation was the 3rd Army Corps in [[Cegléd]], which comprised the 4th Motor Rifle Division in [[Gyöngyös]] and the 15th Motor Rifle Division in [[Nyíregyháza]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hmj0W5DsXQ0/Wa1jKRLl6cI/AAAAAAAAASc/2G79qrfMJ-I-I2vjaPVyG9asc2twcx3XgCLcBGAs/s1600/orbat_MN_63.png |title=Order of battle of the Hungarian People's Army, 1963 |website=2.bp.blogspot |language=hu}}</ref>
According to Michael Holm, the 3rd Army Corps stationed at Cegléd, designated as [[Military Unit Number]] 6639, was established on 1 November 1966. It maintained the same organizational structure in 1970 and 1980. However, by 1988, it underwent restructuring, now comprising four mechanized infantry brigades, one tank brigade, one artillery brigade, and three artillery regiments (AA Missile, Anti-Aircraft Artillery, and Anti-Tank Artillery), alongside other smaller units.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ww2.dk/new/wp/Hungary/3mc.htm |title=3rd Mechanised Corps (3. Gépesített Hadtest) |first=Michael |last=Holm |website=ww2.dk |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref>
Following the dissolution of the [[Warsaw Pact]] in 1991, both the 5th Army and the 3rd Mechanized Corps were disbanded. The Hungarian Defense Forces inherited the assets and personnel of the Hungarian People's Army. However, owing to the altered geopolitical landscape and economic constraints, the Army underwent substantial force reduction and asset adjustments.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://m.militaria.hu/digitalis-hadtortenelem-hadtorteneti-oktatasi-csomagok-iskolak-szamara/magyar-nephadsereg-rendszervaltas-idoszakaban/magyar-nephadsereg-rendszervaltas-idoszakaban-hadszervezet| title =A megújuló honvédség |trans-title= Renewal of the Army | access-date=2022-04-24 | language=hu}}</ref>
After Hungary's accession to NATO, the procurement of newer and more modern multi-purpose equipment began. This included various vehicles, communication equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles, and the modernization of existing assets such as radar locators and anti-aircraft missile complexes.<ref name="hun_2k12_kub">{{cite web |title=2K12 KUB in Service of 12th Air-defense Missile Regiment |url=http://www.raketaezred.hu/index.php/rolunk/haditechnika/80-kub |date=27 Nov 2012}}</ref> However, the lack of resources in the armed forces limited significant improvements until the mid-2010s.
In 2021, the Hungarian Ground Forces completed their mission in [[Afghanistan]] and announced the conclusion of evacuations on August 26, 2021. Airlift operations successfully evacuated 540 people, including Hungarian citizens, Afghans, and their families who had previously worked for Hungarian forces.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hungary ends evacuations in Afghanistan after airlifting 540 people |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-two-military-planes-have-left-afghanistan-2021-08-26/ |website=Reuters |access-date=5 August 2022}}</ref> Before the withdrawal, the number of Hungarian troops present in Afghanistan had already been reduced to ten.<ref>{{cite web |title=As US gears up to withdraw from Afghanistan, Hungary only has a handful of troops left there |url=https://rmx.news/article/as-us-gears-up-to-withdraw-from-afghanistan-hungary-only-has-a-handful-of-troops-there/ |website=REMIX NEWS|date=15 April 2021 }}</ref>
== Structure ==
{{Main|Structure of the Hungarian Defence Forces}}
As of January 2025, the primary formations of the Hungarian Ground Forces are:
* '''Joint Forces Operations Command''', in [[Székesfehérvár]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség Összhaderőnemi Műveleti Parancsnokság alárendelt alakulatai |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-osszhaderonemi-muveleti-parancsnoksag-alarendelt-alakulatai.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
** '''[[25th Infantry Brigade "György Klapka"|1st Armored Brigade]] "[[György Klapka]]"''', in [[Tata, Hungary|Tata]]<ref>{{cite web |title=MH Klapka György 1. Páncélosdandár |url=https://mh25.honvedseg.hu/ |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség Klapka György 1. Páncélosdandár |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-klapka-gyorgy-1-pancelosdandar.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Command and Signals Company, in Tata
*** 1st Rifle Battalion, in Tata; with [[BTR-80]] [[armored personnel carrier]]s (being replaced by [[Lynx (Rheinmetall armoured fighting vehicle)|KF41 Lynx]] [[infantry fighting vehicles]])
*** 2nd Rifle Battalion, in [[Kaposvár]]; with BTR-80 armored personnel carriers (being replaced by KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles)
*** 11th Tank Battalion "Ervin Tarczay", in Tata; with [[Leopard 2|Leopard 2A7+]] [[main battle tank]]s<ref name="Leopard 2A7">{{cite web |title=Hungary signs deal to buy dozens of tanks, howitzers from Germany's KMW |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2018/12/20/hungary-signs-deal-to-buy-dozens-of-tanks-howitzers-from-germanys-kmw/ |first=Jaroslaw |last=Adamowski |date=December 20, 2018 |website=Defense News |access-date=4 May 2020}}</ref>
*** 36th Anti-tank Missile Battalion, in Tata; with [[Gidrán (vehicle)|Gidrán]] vehicles and [[Spike (missile)|Spike LR2]] [[anti-tank guided missile]]s
*** 1st Self-Propelled Artillery Battalion "József Barankay", in Tata; with [[Panzerhaubitze 2000]] 155 mm [[self-propelled howitzer]]s<ref name="Leopard 2A7"/>
*** Logistics Battalion, in Tata
** '''[[5th Infantry Brigade "István Bocskai"|11th Armored Hajduk Brigade]] "[[István Bocskai]]"''', in [[Debrecen]]<ref>{{cite web |title=MH Bocskai István 11. Páncélozott Hajdúdandár |url=https://mh11.honvedseg.hu/ |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség Bocskai István 11. Páncélozott Hajdúdandár |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-bocskai-istvan-11-pancelozott-hajdudandar.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Command and Signals Company, in Debrecen
*** 39th Rifle Battalion, in Debrecen; with [[BTR-80]] armored personnel carriers (being replaced by [[Gidrán (vehicle)|Gidrán]] vehicles)
*** (A second rifle battalion will be formed)
*** Logistics Battalion, in Debrecen
*** Combat Support Engineer Company, in Debrecen
** '''30th Armored Infantry Brigade "[[Pál Kinizsi]]"''', in [[Hódmezővásárhely]]<ref>{{cite web |title=MH Kinizsi Pál György 30. Páncélozott Gyalogdandár|url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-kinizsi-pal-30-pancelozott-gyalogdandar.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség Kinizsi Pál 30. Páncélozott Gyalogdandár |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-kinizsi-pal-30-pancelozott-gyalogdandar.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Command and Signals Company, in Hódmezővásárhely
*** 3rd Rifle Battalion "Miklós Bercsényi", in Hódmezővásárhely; with [[Lynx (Rheinmetall armoured fighting vehicle)|KF41 Lynx]] [[infantry fighting vehicles]]
*** 62nd Rifle Battalion, in Hódmezővásárhely; with [[BTR-80]] [[armored personnel carrier]]s (being replaced by KF41 Lynx [[infantry fighting vehicles]])
*** Logistics Battalion, in Hódmezővásárhely
** '''1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal and River Flotilla Regiment "Honvéd"''', at [[Újpest]] military port in [[Budapest]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség 1. Tűzszerész és Folyamőr Ezred |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-1-tuzszeresz-es-folyamor-ezred.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Minesweeper Battalion
*** 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
*** 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
*** River Flotilla
*** Logistics Company
** '''2nd Reconnaissance Regiment "[[Gergely Bornemissza]]"''', in Debrecen<ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség Bornemissza Gergely 2. Felderítőezred |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-bornemissza-gergely-2-felderitoezred.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Command and Signals Company, in Debrecen
*** Reconnaissance Company, in Debrecen
*** [[Long-range reconnaissance patrol|Long-range Reconnaissance]] Company, in Debrecen
*** Tactical Intelligence (HUMINT) Company, in Debrecen
*** Electronic Warfare Company, in Debrecen
*** [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]]s Company, in Debrecen
*** Logistics Company, in Debrecen
** '''14th Engineer Regiment "[[Ferenc Rákóczi II]]"''', in [[Szentes]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség II. Rákóczi Ferenc 14. Műszaki Ezred |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-ii-rakoczi-ferenc-14-muszaki-ezred.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Command Support Company, in Szentes
*** Operational Support Engineer Battalion, in Szentes
*** Bridge Building Battalion, in Szentes
*** Technical Support Battalion, in Szentes
*** Logistics Company, in Szentes
** '''102nd Chemical Warfare Regiment "László Sodró"''', in [[Székesfehérvár]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Magyar Honvédség Sodró László 102. Vegyiharc Ezred |url=https://honvedelem.hu/alakulat/magyar-honvedseg-sodro-laszlo-102-vegyiharc-ezred.html |publisher=Hungarian Defence Forces |access-date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
*** Command Support Platoon
*** CBRN-Defence Battalion
*** CBRN-Defence Company
*** CBRN-Support Company
*** Disaster Management Department
*** Operational Evaluation Department
*** Hungarian Defence Forces Laboratory
*** Chemical Safety Information Center
== Equipment ==
{{Main|List of equipment of the Hungarian Ground Forces}}
== Ranks and insignia ==
{{Main|Military ranks of Hungary}}
== See also ==
* [[Military of Hungary]]
* [[Royal Hungarian Army]] (1922–1945)
* [[Royal Hungarian Landwehr]] (1867–1918)
==Citations==
{{reflist}}
==References==
{{refbegin}}
* {{cite book |author=[[International Institute for Strategic Studies]] |title=The Military Balance 2019 |year=2019 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-85743-988-5}}
{{refend}}
{{Hungary topics}}
{{Armies in Europe}}
{{Allied Land Command}}
[[Category:Military of Hungary]]
[[Category:Armies by country|Hungary]]
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