Hungary has officially received its first L-39 Skyfox aircraft as part of a modernisation effort for its air force, under a defence deal with the Czech company Aero Vodochody. The jets, announced on May 30, 2025, will serve as advanced trainers and reconnaissance platforms, forming the second tier of pilot training after propeller-driven Zlin aircraft.
Equipped with systems that simulate real combat scenarios, the L-39NG jets will prepare pilots for modern aerial warfare. A new simulation centre complements the program, and Hungarian pilots have already begun training in the Czech Republic.
By 2028, Hungary will acquire 12 L-39s (8 trainers and 4 reconnaissance), reinforcing its commitment to sovereign defence and NATO cooperation. State Secretary Zsolt Kutnyánszky emphasised that the program is key to national security and reflects Hungary’s strategic autonomy and allied responsibilities.
This post was published on 8 June 2025 11:57
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