However, following the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, Hungary significantly reduced the number of tanks and troops and closed several garrisons.

[2] According to Michael Holm, the 3rd Army Corps stationed at Cegléd, designated as Military Unit Number 6639, was established on 1 November 1966.

However, owing to the altered geopolitical landscape and economic constraints, the Army underwent substantial force reduction and asset adjustments.

[4] After Hungary's accession to NATO, the procurement of newer and more modern multi-purpose equipment began.

In 2021, the Hungarian Ground Forces completed their mission in Afghanistan and announced the conclusion of evacuations on August 26, 2021.