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Érdekli-e a francia elnököt, hogy mennyire gyenge az új német kancellár (igen)? Van-e a román választásnak tágabb nemzetközi tanulsága (van)? ----> tovább olvasok!

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EU Member States have appointed today General André Denk as the new Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA), upon recommendation of the Head of the European Defence Agency / High-Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. André Denk’s mandate will officially start on 16 May 2025. 

With German Major General Denk’s appointment, it is the first time in EDA’s history that a high-ranking military official will guide and manage the Agency.

“I am glad to appoint General André Denk as the new Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency. He brings a wealth of operational experience and a deep understanding of Europe’s defence needs. His leadership is a real asset, and I look forward to our work together. With war at our borders and hybrid threats across the Union, the EDA’s work to develop joint military capabilities and boost innovation in the defence sector has never been more important. Under General Denk's leadership, the Agency will play a key role in ensuring Europe’s readiness for the challenges ahead,” said Kaja Kallas.

“The European Defence Agency is uniquely positioned to support Member States across the entire capability development cycle, and beyond. The Agency brings together the expertise, networks and insight needed to strengthen military cooperation, innovate and support Europe’s defence industry. I am both honoured and energised by my appointment and the challenges ahead. I look forward to working for the shared interests of our Member States and our Union — now more vital than ever,” said André Denk.

André Denk has been Deputy Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency since February 2023. In this role, he deputised for the previous Chief Executive on all matters of political significance and led EDA’s efforts on joint procurement for 155mm ammunition in support of Ukraine and/or for the replenishment of Member States’ stocks. 

Before joining EDA, he was Director Logistics of the EU Military Staff and was previously commander of the Joint School of Logistics in Germany.   
 
Throughout his military career, he undertook many international deployments under European Union, United Nations and NATO mandates - including in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, and as chief of staff of the EU Training Mission in Mali. 
 
Born in Rotthalmünster, Germany, in 1967, General Denk joined the German armed forces in 1986. He holds a diploma in mechanical engineering and in addition, graduated from the German Command and General Staff College as well as from the French General Staff College.

In addition to German, he is fluent in English, French, Serbian and Croatian.  
 
See full CV. 

Background

The European Defence Agency is composed of all 27 Member States of the European Union.

It was established through a Council Joint Action (2004/551/CFSP) on 12 July 2004. This action formalised the Agency's creation and its mandate to support EU Member States in developing their military capabilities. The Lisbon Treaty later enshrined the EDA's role within the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). 

EDA is the only European Agency whose Steering Board meet at Ministerial level. Its Steering Board, composed of all 27 Ministers of Defence, meets twice per year and is chaired by the Head of the European Defence Agency / HRVP Kaja Kallas. 

EDA saw its role and core missions refined and consolidated on the occasion of its long-term review. It acts as the intergovernmental defence nexus at EU level. 

Marine Le Pen eltiltó ítélete mindent felforgatott a francia politikában. Nemcsak a Nemzeti Tömörülésnek kell teljesen újraszervezni a politikáját, de ----> tovább olvasok!

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Souscrire une assurance automobile adaptée à la réalité de la vie militaire impose de prendre en compte plusieurs paramètres spécifiques. Cette démarche ne peut se résumer à une simple comparaison tarifaire, car les contraintes liées aux affectations, aux déplacements fréquents ou aux missions en zone sensible modifient les besoins classiques d’un assuré. La question centrale […]

Mi a sajátos logikája az amerikai politikának a Trump-korszakban? Milyen forgatókönyvek képzelhetők el, mik lehetnek a trumpi célok? Az EUInfó ----> tovább olvasok!

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A Magyar Honvédség részére beszerzett Airbus helikopterek közül a H145M fedélzetén hagyományos értelemben vett fedélzeti technikusra nincs szükség. A helikoptert alapvetően két pilóta repüli, de vannak esetek, amikor a szenzorok, fegyverek vagy a csörlő kezelése a fedélzeti rendszerkezelő feladata. Róluk és feladatrendszerükről korábban már írtam, most lássuk, hogy mi a helyzet a H225M fedélzetén.

Napjaink fedélzeti technikusai olyan repülőműszaki képzettséggel és munkatapasztalattal rendelkező szakemberek, akik a H225M megjelenése előtt a rendszerből 2021-ben kivont Mi-8-as és a jelenleg is szolgálatban álló Mi-17-es helikoptereken dolgoztak. Átvették az előkészített helikoptert a repülőműszakiaktól, a repülések előtt, között és után ellenőrizték a gépet, az egyes fedélzeti rendszereket kezelve segítették a pilóták munkáját, illetve elvégezték az egyéb feladatokat, legyen szó személyszállításról, ejtőernyős ugratásról, csörlésről, külső súlyos repülésről, tűzoltásról vagy ajtólövészként a fedélzeti géppuska kezeléséről. Ezt az orosz típusokon megszokott, sokrétű feladatrendszert kellett az új közepes szállítóhelikopter sajátosságainak megfelelően átdolgozni. A jól bevált koncepción nem változtattak - a két helikoptervezető mögött a H225M-ek fedélzetén is egy harmadik ember, a fedélzeti technikus dolgozik.

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Les mutations militaires impliquant un changement de résidence soulèvent des défis logistiques et administratifs majeurs pour les personnels des armées. Le Plan Annuel de Mutation 2025, cadre réglementaire clé des déménagements militaires, introduit des dispositifs renforcés pour simplifier ces transitions. Cet article détaille les procédures administratives, les critères d’éligibilité et les aides financières disponibles, incluant […]

As part of preparations for the Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign in Rome in June and July 2025, the European Defence Agency has carried out a series of system acceptance tests to assess the readiness of unmanned aerial and ground systems. 

The OPEX campaign, hosted by the Italian Army, provides a platform to deploy autonomous systems in realistic operational settings. It focuses on testing advanced unmanned aerial and ground systems in field-like conditions, helping to accelerate their integration into future EU defence capabilities. Before taking part, however, each system must first demonstrate compliance with clearly defined technical, reliability, operational and safety standards. 

That is why over the past weeks, EDA experts travelled across the European Union to evaluate the proposed solutions of six companies involved in the project: Beyond Vision from Portugal, ALTUS LSA from Greece, Schiebel from Austria, Alisys from Spain, Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz PIAP from Poland, and ARX Robotics from Germany. 

These tests represented a milestone in the campaign, ensuring that the selected systems are prepared to support the development and validation of future autonomous solutions for European defence logistics.    

HEDI puts innovation to the test

Beyond its technical objectives, the OPEX Campaign is designed to serve as a strategic enabler for the rapid adoption of emerging technologies across the EU defence landscape.

EDA’s Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI) is bringing together industry innovators, operational end-users, and experts in an immersive, scenario-based environment, introducing a new EU-wide tool that accelerates the delivery of capabilities quickly, playing a role in making innovation frameworks operational and sharpening the technological edge of European defence.  

About EDA

EDA supports its 27 Member States in improving their defence capabilities through European cooperation. Acting as an enabler and facilitator for Ministries of Defence willing to engage in collaborative capability projects, the Agency has become the ‘hub’ for European defence cooperation, with expertise and networks that span the entire spectrum of defence technologies.     

1996 tavaszán, heteken át forgott Budapesten az Evita, az a nagyszabású musical, amely az egykori argentin elnök, Juan Perón feleségének, Eva Perónnak az életét dolgozta fel. A forgatáson használt homokszínű, argentin felségjelű katonai járművek és különböző veterán gépkocsik elhelyezésére a budaörsi repülőtér nagy hangárja nyújtott megoldást. A repülőgépeket a hangár keleti felébe fűzték össze vagy a szabadban nyűgözték, a nyugati részt a járművek vehették birtokba. Fontos megjegyezni, hogy az Evitához használt típusok közül nem mindegyik állt rendszerben az argentin hadseregben. A fotókat – egy kivételével – Kovács Gyula készítette, és bocsátotta rendelkezésemre.

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Willys Jeep

A második világháború ikonikus terepjárója hivatalosan negyedtonnás teherautóként szerepelt a US Army járműjegyzékében. Nem kevés készült belőle, gyártási darabszáma súrolta a 650 ezret. Argentínához annyi köze mindenképpen volt, hogy a háború után polgári hasznosításra kínált Willysek egyik célcsoportja a pampákon dolgozó marhapásztorok voltak. A korabeli reklámkatalógus kiemelte, hogy a Jeep sebessége és terepjáró képessége ideálissá teszi a járművet a terület bejárására és az állatok terelésére.

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Latvia’s Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds visited the European Defence Agency on 10 April 2025.

On this occasion, the Minister met with EDA’s Deputy Chief Executive André Denk who provided him with an updated overview of the most relevant work strands of the agency in the fields of capability development and prioritisation, defence innovation, EDTIB engagement, and support to Ukraine.
 
EDA’s Deputy Chief Executive also commended Latvia for the country’s excellent cooperation and involvement in key EDA’s activities, including the signing of three Letters of Intent to join forces with other EU nations on key military projects – ie. Integrated air and missile defence; electronic warfare; loitering munitions. 
 

The Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence (IF CEED) selected three projects to integrate circularity in defence. Proofs of concept or similar tangible results will be delivered within the next 15 months in the fields of critical raw materials, textiles, and eco-management.  

The three projects will receive a combined funding of approximately €800,000. They were evaluated based on criteria including innovation, viability, and alignment with the objectives of IF CEED and the scope of the call for proposals.  

Run by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to make the defence sector more sustainable, IF CEED is funded by the European Commission to bring together experts from the military, industry, and universities to develop projects that reduce waste, recycle materials, and use resources more efficiently in defence. Its goal is to make defence supply chains greener and less dependent on outside resources, focusing on areas like raw materials, textiles, and eco-friendly management.  

Three projects: MICRAM, REGEN and CEDSEMAS  

The first project, known as MICRAM, aims to identify suitable electronic waste from which materials can be extracted using a hydrometallurgical process. The recycled critical raw materials are transformed into advanced materials such as aerogels and films. These form the basis for tactical clothing, stealth systems, and shelters, while also providing microwave radiation shielding.  

The recovery of critical raw materials such as nickel, and their transformation into advanced textile materials supports the development of stealth technologies, minimising detection risks for military assets such as communication systems or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). These shielding materials also protect personnel’s health and extend the lifespan of electronic systems.  

This project brings together AITEX and FECSA of Spain, Italy’s Tor Vergata University of Rome, and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals of Poland.  
 

The second project, known as REGEN, aims to recycle the soft aramid layer from end-of-life body armour and turn it into new fibres for making ballistic vests using a disruptive solvent-based technology. It focuses on safely removing harmful coatings and using recycled and virgin fibres to create high-quality protective fabrics.  

Recycling aramid fibres reduces reliance on imported materials for ballistic protection, strengthening the resilience of defence supply chains and lowering environmental impact. It also supports sustainability and could lead to cost savings over time.  

This project brings together FECSA and AITEX of Spain, and Uplift360, the Institute of Science and Technology, and LIST, all from Luxembourg.  


The third project, known as CEDSEMAS, is a program designed to help the defence sector to manage its environmental impact. It aims to create tools and training for military personnel, setting up an electronic platform for collaboration, and implementing a coaching program to integrate eco-management and audit schemes into military installations.  

Smarter resources use reduces environmental harm, helps armed forces comply with sustainability standards, therefore improving resource management, and contributing to greater operational efficiency.  

This project brings together CRES of Greece and AEOLIKI of Cyprus

About EDA

EDA supports its 27 Member States in improving their defence capabilities through European cooperation. Acting as an enabler and facilitator for Ministries of Defence willing to engage in collaborative capability projects, the Agency has become the ‘hub’ for European defence cooperation, with expertise and networks that span the entire spectrum of defence technologies.  

 

Additive Manufacturing —commonly known as 3D printing—is a process that creates three-dimensional objects by depositing materials layer by layer from a digital model. And it is no longer science fiction. From manufacturing spare parts on site where the parts are needed to reverse engineering and bionic designs, additive manufacturing is already reshaping the defence sector. For sure, additive manufacturing technology has the most game-changing potential for military logistics and this has been recognised by EDA and its contributing member States.   For two days from 8 April 2025, over 400 military, industrial experts and gathered at the 3rd European Military Additive Manufacturing Symposium in Bonn, Germany.  The event was organised by the German Association for Defence Technology – Centre for Studies and Conferences with support from the European Defence Agency (EDA). Key Notes were provided by EDA, AM Machine Manufacturer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and from Armed Forces User perspective. The event aimed to foster cooperation by bringing together Armed Forces, Industry, and Academia to address military use cases and to align those with European industrial capabilities and competences. New innovations were presented bringing potentially operational advantage to Armed Forces in future. A manufacturing revolution with military applications

Additive Manufacturing (AM) – a so called Emerging Disruptive Technology (EDT) - allows manufacturing of parts with complex structures, lighter wight and almost no design limitations than those made through traditional methods like milling and drilling. Industrial sectors like automotive, aeronautics and medical exploring for some time the advantages of AM technology. The biggest advantage of AM for military use is the significant reduction of so-called lead time, the time till a needed part has been made available where it is needed. AM technology can be used for on-site production and has a positive impact on the so called “military logistic footprint” and the operational availability of military assets.

“Additive Manufacturing is a prime example of the successful transition of a promising technology from research to military capability development under the umbrella of the European Defence Agency,” said Giuseppe Dello Stritto, Head of the Land and Logistics Unit at EDA.

EDA has already taken significant steps through key initiatives such as the Additive Manufacturing for Logistik Support (AMLS) project, aiming at developing common standards for interoperability among Member States, and the AM Village, designed as a capability workshop that connects military, industry, and academia AM experts to identify the most suitable AM technologies for military use cases and to foster military – industry cooperation. The 3rdedition of AM Village is scheduled to take place in Albacete, Spain, on 16-20 March 2026.

About EDA  EDA supports its 27 Member States in improving their defence capabilities through European cooperation. Acting as an enabler and facilitator for Ministries of Defence willing to engage in collaborative capability projects, the Agency has become the ‘hub’ for European defence cooperation, with expertise and networks that span the entire spectrum of defence technologies.

Az amerikai haditengerészet utolsó hagyományos meghajtású repülőgép-hordozóját, az egykori USS John F. Kennedyt – becenevén Big Johnt - 2007-ben vonták ki a hadrendből. A jövőjét illetően ugyanaz volt az elképzelés, mint a USS Kitty Hawk esetében. Múzeumhajó és emlékhely lett volna mindkettő, de az átalakítás és a majdani fenntartás horribilis költségeire egyik hajó esetében sem volt fedezet. Így aztán 2025. január 25-én, három évvel a Kitty Hawk után, a Kennedyt is kötélvégre vették a vontatók és elindult a texasi Brownsville-ben működő hajóbontó felé.

Az 1960-as évek első felében egymást érték Amerikában a repülőgép-hordozó átadások. Csak 1961-ben három hajó állt hadrendbe: áprilisban a USS Kitty Hawk, októberben a USS Constellation, végül novemberben az első atommeghajtású hordozó, a USS Enterprise. Bő három évvel később, 1965 januárjában egy újabb hajó, a USS America hadrendbe állítását ünnepelhették az Egyesült Államokban. Az Enterprise jelentette nukleáris kitérő után a Kitty Hawk-osztályba tartozó Americával visszatértek a hagyományos meghajtáshoz és ebből az osztályból egy negyedik hordozót is terveztek. A Kitty Hawk és testvérhajói üzemeltetése során szerzett tapasztalatok révén, a negyedik hordozó tervein annyi módosítást végeztek, hogy végül önálló osztályba sorolták. Nevét az Egyesült Államok 35. elnökéről, John F. Kennedyről kapta és ezzel a Midway-osztályú USS Franklin D. Roosevelt után a második olyan hajó lett, amelyet egy néhai elnökről neveztek el. A USS John F. Kennedy tehát külön osztályt alkotott, de „osztálytársai” nem voltak és 1968. szeptemberi hadrendbe állításával lezárult a hagyományos meghajtású repülőgép-hordozók építése Amerikában. A következő hajó, a USS Nimitz 1975-ben állt szolgálatba, de az már egy új, atommeghajtású osztályt képviselt, és külön fejezetet nyitott az amerikai haditengerészet és tengerészeti repülés történetében.

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In the European Defence Agency's 20th anniversary year, 2024 was another successful cycle as part of wider efforts to develop EU armed forces and support capability development.

Highlights of EDA's annual report include: 

• More than 40 Capability projects, 128 Research & Technology (R&T) projects, and 28 EU-funded projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF). 
• More personnel and a growing budget.
• A strengthened mandate from EU Ministers of Defence through the 2024 Long-Term Review, expanding EDA’s role in capability development, joint procurement, and innovation. 
• Agreement by Member States to cooperate on integrated air and missile defence, electronic warfare, loitering munitions, and a European combat vessel. 
• Joint procurement of 155mm artillery ammunition on behalf of Member States and Ukraine.
• An expanding innovation portfolio through HEDI.
• Deepened cooperation with Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United States. 

Over the past two decades, EDA has helped armed forces work more closely and invest more effectively together. The Agency continues to look ahead and prepare for future defence needs.  

Download the full 2024 report here 
 

Ismét jelentkezett az Ultrahangon az EU Infó című adás, ahol igyekeztünk rendet tenni a kakofóniában. A végén pedig ismét elemzői ----> tovább olvasok!

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Az aktualitás miatt egy kis montázs Cion nálunk járt ragadozóiból...

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Under the auspices of the Polish EU Presidency, EU Ministers of Defence and key decision-makers gathered in Warsaw on Thursday 3 April for an informal council meeting. The meeting included senior NATO and EU officials, such as the NATO Deputy Secretary-General, the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, the Chairwoman of the European Parliament SEDE Committee, and the EDA Deputy Chief Executive. 

Chaired by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, participants exchanged views on strengthening Europe’s defence industry and rearming the continent. They also discussed the EU’s role in supporting Ukraine and efforts to bring a just peace to end the war.

Ahead of the informal council meeting, the Polish EU Presidency hosted a conference on the White Paper on the future of European defence.  Following a presentation by European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, EDA’s Deputy Chief Executive André Denk took part in a panel discussion on the development of defence capabilities in the EU. 

“EDA helps Member States’ cooperate on defence innovation and capability development. We offer the right framework to make the best use of the intergovernmental approach and know-how at EU level. EDA has proposed robust solutions and stands ready to do more, at the speed and scale that our Member States require,” said André Denk. 

Participants also acknowledged EDA’s growing role in coordinating defence efforts among Member States. In recent years, the Agency has acted as a facilitator and, at times, an intermediary in joint procurement initiatives. Aggregating demand for common procurement is now a core EDA task and the result of the Agency’s Long Term Review adopted by the Ministers of Defence last year.    

Left to right: Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA) and High Representative Kaja Kallas, Deputy Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency André Denk, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. 

EDA’s broader role

Founded in 2004, the Agency helps foster defence cooperation across Europe. It serves as the central hub for EU countries aiming to develop their defence capabilities together. EDA’s activities span from harmonising requirements and developing operational capabilities to research, technology, innovation, training, and supporting Common Security and Defence Policy operations. The agency also works closely with the European defence industry to strengthen Europe’s technological and industrial base.

Január elsejétől új parancsnok irányítja a szolnoki MH Kiss József 86. Helikopterdandárt. Elődjéhez, az MH Összhaderőnemi Műveleti Parancsnokság parancsnokhelyettesének kinevezett dr. Bali Tamás dandártábornokhoz hasonlóan Kovács Krisztián ezredes is szállítóhelikopteres múlttal érkezett a parancsnoki beosztásba.

Nem először nyílik lehetőségünk egy hosszabb interjúra Kovács Krisztián ezredessel, hiszen az elmúlt években többször is beszélgettünk a szállítóhelikopteres közösség szerepéről - többek között - a 2010-es vörösiszap-katasztrófa, a 2013-as árvíz vagy a 2019-ben véget ért afganisztáni misszió kapcsán. Dandárparancsnoki kinevezése után immár nem a zászlóaljnál, hanem parancsnoki irodájában találkoztunk, ahol szakmai életútjának egy-egy fontosabb mozzanatait elevenítette fel.

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Lors d’un déménagement militaire, la connaissance précise du cubage auquel vous avez droit est indispensable pour éviter les surprises et les frais supplémentaires. Ce guide détaillé vous explique tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le cubage militaire, étape par étape, afin d’organiser efficacement votre déménagement PFMD militaire (plateforme multi déménageur) en toute sérénité. Simulateur […]

A speciális festést kapott 716-os Mi-24V-ről, akarom mondani Csőrike II-ről "került a kezembe" ez a légifotó, ami a Lord Mountain 2010 gyakorlaton készült, Szlovéniában.

A fotoplatform se volt egy mindennapi madár...

...a 707-es oldalszámú ex-Mi-17PP, ami a típus későbbi hazai története során "nem létezőnek" lett minősítve, így sajnos elesett a továbbéltetés lehetőségétől.

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