Hungary’s security forces will take the lead in the multinational SOFEX exercise.
Between 25 April and 13 May, Hungary will host the Black Swan international special operations exercise. The exercise’s planning and organization are more complex; more parts are involved, and the tasks are more complicated. Two Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 multi-role combat aircraft will arrive in Hungary for the first time this year. The Black Swan exercise series incorporates many aspects that are essential parts of the training process. The drills are part of a procedure that will prepare members to meet NATO’s requirements for a year-long stand-by mission in 2025.
This year’s exercise will focus on system analysis and evaluation. SOFEX Black Swan 2022 will be the first major NATO exercise led by Hungary, with aircraft and aircrews from the HDF 86th Szolnok Helicopter Base participating. Additionally, as a result of the Ukraine experience, cyber and information operations will play a significant role; fortunately, There have is already a very positive and established relationship with Brigadier General Dr. László Kovács, Inspector of the Hungarian Defence Forces Command Cyber Inspectorate. The SOFEX Black Swan 2022 exercise will take place in Hungary, Romania, and the Czech Republic and include around 600 soldiers and other participants. The R-operating SOCC’s order results from international collaboration since planners from all partner states contributed to its development. Members of the HDF 2nd Special Operations Brigade are expected to do jumps in Norway before carrying out the reconnaissance task.
