The 34th Bercsényi László Special Forces Battalion was created during the Cold War.

The unit traces its origin to the World War II Royal Hungarian 1st vitéz Bertalan Árpád Parachute Battalion, which fought against the Soviet Red Army.

The 27th Separate Reconnaissance Company was detached from the battalion, forming a sub unit of the 5th Combined Arms Army stationed in Székesfehérvár.

Operators of the battalion served in War in Afghanistan along with other NATO special forces units.

The battalion was merged into the MH 2nd Gallant Bertalan Árpád Special Forces Brigade in 2017.