On October 9-12, 2023 Hungarian Defence Forces, Defence Staff, J3 Arms Control Branch organized a visit to an air base and military facility, and a demonstration of new types of major weapon and equipment systems according to the Vienna Document 2011 on Confidence- and Security- building Measures.
RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation was represented by LTC Nikola Suhić, Activity Manager in SSG Pillar.
During the event the participants paid a visit to the military airport 101st Air Wing in Kecskemet and 1st Armored Brigade in Tata. They had an opportunity to get an insight into the daily life of the airbase/barracks and the major weapon/equipment systems JAS-39 Gripen, Ejder Yalcin “GIDRAN” and KF-41 “Lynx” were presented to them as well.
The highlights of the visits were the impressive dynamic displays in which flight activities that included a helicopter and a tactical exercise (live shooting presentation) were conducted.
The official part of the visit closed with the evaluation, the gift exchange and, finally, an Official dinner.
The event was considered a great example of a proper interpretation of the confidence and security building measures contained in VD-11. Due to the preparedness and the professional approach of the Hungarian military personnel it was an excellent representation of the spirit of the document, openness and transparency.
RACVIAC is thankful for the invitation to participate in this event as well as for the hospitality and regular attendance of the representatives of Hungary in our activities. Hopefully, this cooperation will continue or develop even further.
