Szalay-Bobrovniczky: Hungary must continue to increase defence capabilities

Hungary must continue to increase its defence capabilities in order to guarantee its security, Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky, the candidate for defence minister, said in a hearing before a parliamentary committee on Wednesday. Besides the war in Ukraine, Hungary must also pay attention to security challenges such as illegal migration, terrorism and cyber threats, Szalay-Bobrovniczky told parliament's defence committee. If Hungary is not capable of defending itself because it is "weak" in terms of military technology and personnel, it could become a target, he warned. Therefore the country must build a strong, confident, well-equipped and competent army, Szalay-Bobrovniczky said, adding that he intended to continue Hungary's ongoing military development scheme.