Summer defence camps popular in Hungary

Some 4,000 students participated in this summer’s defence camps organised by Hungary’s armed forces at 56 locations, the defence minister said on Sunday.

Young people aged 12-25 got to take part in a variety of themed camps, including this year’s new themes such as drone pilot, paratrooper and cyber security camps, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said, according to a ministry statement.

The most popular were the sailing, warrior and traditional equestrian camps, the statement said, adding that the camp organisers had devoted special attention to making sure that the campers looked after and helped each other.

Campers got to learn from experienced soldiers who taught them survival skills, camouflage methods, diving, life-saving skills, terrain analysis and close combat skills, the minister said.

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Featured image: illustration, military drill in Hungary