Hungary

The West wants Hungary in NATO so they have to but our weapons.
As, America and Europe compete for contracts, they are
sure to bribe off the Hungarian politicians along the way.

Military Forces - 1999

1997 Budget:
$666 million

Troops:
43,000
(27,500  are draftees)

Tanks:
835
(mostly obsolete Christie-types)

Fighter Aircraft:
114
(includes MIG-29 and MIG-21s)
Russian technicians are used to
keep the equipment functioning.

While Hungary has been buying Western weaponry like the Saab at right, it has done little to cut it's CO2 emissions.

The Plan
Hungary has an interim plans to buy up to $1.7 billion worth of Western fighters.

It will be over 10 yrs. until it meets NATO standardization requirements.
About 20% oppose NATO entry.

Saab JAS 39C Gripen (identifier 9241) of the Czech Republic Air Force taxis for
takeoff at the Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford, Gloucestershire, England.
Adrian Pingstone - 7/17/06 and released to the public domain.

Cohen Celebrates Kosovo Fiasco
7/12/99

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