National and International Perspectives of the Hungarian Ground-Based Air Defence Forces (2)
Status Quo, Development Plans, Operational Performance and Remaining Capability Gaps
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Abstract
Based on the findings of part 1 of my article series, analysing the strategic environment and considering first ideas of multinational capability development options for the Hungarian ground-based air defence forces, the present force structure and already initiated next steps are assessed and remaining capability gaps are identified. It is encouraging to see that prudent procurement decisions can systematically lead the way from a Soviet dominated weapon system landscape to swiftly being on track to becoming one of the most capable ground-based air defence forces nations in Europe and NATO.
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- 55/2022 (XII. 28.) HM Instruction amending HM Instruction 32/2022 (VIII. 11.) on the simplification of the combat capability, responsiveness and command and control system of the Hungarian Defence Forces and the Hungarian Defence Forces, and on certain tasks related to the reduction of bureaucracy