8th edition of the NATO EOD Demonstrations and Trials
17.10.2025
On October 08-09, 2025 the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Center of Excellence, with the support of the Slovak Republic's Ministry of Defense organized the 8th NATO Demonstration and Trials at Incheba Expo in Bratislava.
EOD COE at the NATO Annual QA Forum 2025
17.10.2025
The EOD COE proudly participated in the NATO Annual Quality Assurance (QA) Forum 2025, held on 14–15 October at the Finnish Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT) in Helsinki, Finland.
Participation at the Countering Explosive Threat and Demining Conference 2025
16.10.2025
LTC Blake Zenteno (USA-A) and LTC Alexander Hugyar, PhD (SVK-A) represented the NATO EOD COE at the Countering Explosive Threat and Demining Conference (CEDAT).
European EOD Network Conference and Training 2025
15.10.2025
From 29 September to 3 October 2025, EUROPOL brought together experts in Prague, Czechia for the European EOD Network Conference and Training.
The 20th NATO CA2X2 Forum in Rome
13.10.2025
The NATO EOD COE participated in the 20th NATO Computer Assisted Analysis, Exercise, Experimentation (CA2X2) Forum, organized by the NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence (NATO M&S COE) and held in Rome, Italy.
EOD COE Representative Attends the 2025 NATO Allied Foresight Conference in Rome
13.10.2025
Mr. Vladimir Vostiar represented the EOD COE at the 2025 NATO Allied Foresight Conference (AFC), held in Rome from 7 to 9 October 2025 and hosted by the NATO Defence College (NDC), which opened the event with welcoming remarks.
Medal Ceremony at the NATO EOD COE
03.10.2025
Today marked a truly special occasion—an event that goes beyond mere ceremonies and traditions.
EO Seminar 2025
23.09.2025
Last week, from September 17 – 19, 2025, our members took part in international conference “Explosive Ordnance Seminar 2025” in Novotel Hotel in Athens, Greece. The event was organized by Intelligence-Sec Company with cooperation with EOK HUB (media partner) and is recognized by EOD and mine action COI as a important forum where the EOD COE presented current and future projects. It is attended by more than 100 participants from NATO and NATO’s Partnership Countries.
EOD COE Explores Cooperation Opportunities at SlovakiaTech Forum 2025
19.09.2025
Two Subject matter experts (SMEs) of the NATO EOD COE - Mr. Vostiar and Mr. Fucek attended the SlovakiaTech Forum & Expo 2025 in Košice, Slovakia, held on 17–18 September 2025, to explore potential partnerships that could support the centre’s mission of enhancing EOD capabilities through innovation, education, and cooperation.
Happy Birthday to Hungarian EOD
01.09.2025
The Hungarian Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Riverine Guard Regiment recently celebrated its 80th anniversary in a special ceremony. This event served as a testament to the unit's long and distinguished history, honoring decades of service and dedication.
Farewell to MAJ Adrian PETER
28.07.2025
As we bid farewell to MAJ Adrian PETER (ROU-A), who has been a member of the EOD COE team since March 2022, we acknowledge the conclusion of a meaningful chapter and the contributions of a dedicated professional. Throughout his tenure, MAJ Adrian PETER brought insight, drive, and subject-matter expertise to the evolving EO domain. His ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes, foster understanding in complex environments, and provide consistent support to colleagues made a lasting impact on the Centre.
Netherlands Ambassador visit
18.07.2025
On 16 July 25, the Ambassador from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency, Ambassador Jules Gerzon, visited the NATO EOD COE. This visit underscores the importance of international collaboration, cooperation, and shared commitment to advancing EOD capabilities. The Netherlands remains an incredible EOD partner and we look forward to expanding opportunities.
Delivery of the 01-25 & 02-25 HomeMade Explosive Course – Advanced
25.06.2025
From 16th June to 20th June 2025, and from 23rd June to 27th June2025, the NATO EOD COE organized two iterations of the Homemade Explosive Course - Advanced (HMEC-A) at the Military Training Area in Lest, Slovakia.
Leadership and Experts Witness Advanced HME Training at EOD COE
18.06.2025
On 17 June 2025, during the first iteration of the 2025 Homemade Explosives Course – Advanced (HMEC-A), held from 16 to 20 June at the Military Training Area (MTA) Lešť, Slovakia, the Director (DIR) Colonel Frantisek MIHALOVIC (SVK-A), Deputy Director (DDIR) Lieutenant Colonel Blake ZENTENO (US-A), and selected Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) of the EOD Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) participated in a comprehensive onsite observation.
Homemade Explosives Course – Basic Mobile Training Team mission completed
04.06.2025
The NATO EOD COE successfully conducted two Mobile Training Team iterations of the Homemade Explosives Course – Basic (HMEC-B) at the 15th Engineer Regiment in Bechyne by request from the Czech Armed Forces