The 70th EOD WG, place where EOD is brewed
07.04.2026
First and foremost a huge ‘’Thank you’’ to Belgium Armed Forces for excellent organization of 70th EOD WG meeting, which took place in Brugge. Participation of this meeting consisted of EOD COE delegation headed by director of EOD COE COL Frantisek Mihalovic supplemented by deputy director Lt COL Blake ZENTENO (U.S. Army) and others SMEs.
Combined Annual Discipline Conference
01.04.2026
From 24 MAR to 26 MAR 2026, the Military Engineering Centre of Excellence (MILENG CoE) hosted the Combined Annual Discipline Conference (CADC) in Ingolstadt, Germany. The conference brought together three key disciplines to address Education and Training (E&T) solutions for capability gaps identified by SHAPE and the respective Requirements Authority (RA).
President of the Slovak Republic Visits the NATO EOD Centre of Excellence
30.03.2026
The NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (NATO EOD COE) was honoured to host a distinguished guest, the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini. Upon arrival, the President was formally welcomed by Major General Ivan Balog, the Land Forces Commander and the Commander of Trenčin Garrison, alongside Colonel František Mihalovič, Director of the NATO EOD COE. The official program commenced with an in-depth briefing by Colonel Mihalovič, who outlined the Centre’s strategic mission, vision, tasks and the long-term objectives of the NATO EOD COE.
ETACS Project Testing – Novaky
30.03.2026
From 18-20th March 2026, the ETACS project management team within the NATO EOD COE Technology Department successfully conducted a field test at the 905th Specialized Combat Support Center in Nováky. This validation process was implemented in close cooperation with fifth-year cadets from the Armed Forces Academy (AOS) in Liptovský Mikuláš and the representatives of 4Experience – the virtual reality software development company working on the ETACS project.
MINE ACTION 2026
30.03.2026
We were honoured to take part in the 22nd International Symposium “Mine Action 2026,” held in Split, Croatia, from 23 to 25 March 2026. This edition was especially notable due to the announcement that Croatia has been declared a mine-free country after 30 years of humanitarian demining.
NATO Defense College Delegation Strengthens Strategic Ties with NATO EOD COE in Trencin
23.03.2026
On 20 MAR 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) received a distinguished delegation from the NATO Defense College (NDC) and the NATO Regional Cooperation Course 35 (NRCC 35). Led by BGEN Ferenc MOLNAR (HDF), Director of the Academic Operations Division, and BGEN (Res) Ylli PULAJ (ALB), the visitors were welcomed by the Director of the EOD COE, COL Frantisek MIHALOVIC (SVK-A).
NATO EOD Staff Officer Training Course Successfully Conducted in Trenčín, Slovakia
02.03.2026
From 02 FEB to 13 FEB 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Staff Officer Training Course was successfully conducted in Trenčín, Slovakia. The course was delivered under the auspices of the NATO EOD Centre of Excellence as part of its official Programme of Work and in response to current operational requirements.
A distinguished delegation from the Central European CBRN-E Training Centre
27.02.2026
On February 26, 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Central European CBRN-E Training Centre (CE CBRN-E TC). This visit marked a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the two institutions in the fields of EOD and CBRN-E defence.
The CISM "Commemorative Run" 2026 in Trencin
18.02.2026
NATO EOD COE proudly participated in this worldwide initiative by organizing the "Commemorative Run" on 18 February in Trencin.
NATO EOD COE and Italian C-IED Centre of Excellence Formalize bilateral Partnership
05.02.2026
The NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (NATO EOD COE) recently hosted a distinguished delegation from Italy, marking an important step forward in strengthening international cooperation in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED).
29th MILENG WG
04.02.2026
Team from the NATO EOD COE, led by COL MIHALOVIČ joined the 29th 29th Military Engineering Working Group Meeting“ in Ingolstadt, Germany, hosted by MILENG COE.
Kick-Off Meeting for Quality Assurance 2026
28.01.2026
In accordance with the EOD Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) Quality Assurance (QA) Plan 2026 and in alignment with BI-Strategic Command Directive 075-007 Education and Individual Training (E&IT) Directive, the EOD COE conducted its QA Kick-Off Meeting on 28 January 2026.
Alliance Warfare Development Conference 2025 Advances Speed, Agility, and Continuous Adaptation
15.12.2025
The EOD COE Chief of Staff, Colonel Zsolt Szilagyi participated in the NATO’s 202 Alliance Warfare Development Conference, held December 8th to 10th 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia.
EOD COE at the Combined CD&E + Wargaming NATO Conference in Verona, Italy
19.11.2025
This week, NATO brought together its Concept Development and Wargaming communities for the first combined conference, creating a unified environment to explore how the Alliance can think, plan, and adapt more quickly. It is also the first time NATO has hosted this event directly, marking an important step in strengthening coherence across transformation efforts.
NATO EOD COE Delegates Visit Hungarian EOD Unit
14.11.2025
Two key representatives from the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) carried out a formal, two-day visit to the Hungarian Defence Forces 1st EOD and Riverine Guard Regiment (HDF 1st EOD and RGR) between November 10 and 11, 2025.
The delegation consisted of the NATO EOD COE personnel, Colonel Zsolt Szilágyi, Chief of Staff of the EOD COE and Master Sergeant Gabor Korom, Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) from the EOD COE Technology Department, who also serves as the Deputy Project Manager for the vital ETACS project.