# Hungarian Defence Forces unit renaming > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-defence-forces-unit-renaming > Updated: 2026-09-02T13:58:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In August 2026, Hungarian Defence Minister Ruszin-Szendi Romulusz announced that various units within the Hungarian Defence Forces would revert to their previous names and designations effective September 1. The minister stated that the decision followed feedback from personnel seeking to reclaim names and unit numbers held after the transition from the previous regime, aiming to restore historical traditions as a “moral framework for the troops.” By September 1, thirteen units officially reclaimed their historical names and organizational numbers. The Ministry of Defence reported that the change was driven by the needs of the soldiers, noting that over 90 percent of personnel participated in a consultation regarding the designations. Beyond the renaming of units, such as the 1st Honvéd Combat Engineer and Naval Regiment, the Minister indicated that government discussions are continuing regarding further improvements, including a roadmap to adjust service salaries. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Hungarian Defence Forces restore historical unit names Thirteen Hungarian Defence Forces units have reclaimed their historical names and designations following a high-participation consultation among personnel aimed at preserving military identity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-defence-forces-restore-historical-unit-names ### 2026-08-08: Hungarian Defence Forces to revert military unit names Hungarian Defence Minister Ruszin-Szendi Romulusz announced that military units will revert to their former names and designations starting September 1 to restore historical traditions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-defence-forces-to-revert-military-unit-names --- Cite as: Hungarian Defence Forces unit renaming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-defence-forces-unit-renaming