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
A distinguished visit to the EOD COE
03.06.2025
The Commanding General of the 20th CBRNE Command, Brigadier General W Bochat, recently visited the NATO EOD COE. This opportunity highlights the ongoing commitment to enhancing collective capabilities in the addressing CBRN and EOD challenges.
US joining ceremony
23.05.2025
On 22 May 2025, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (NATO EOD COE) commemorated the United States of America officially joining the COE as a Sponsoring Nation alongside the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, with Slovakia as the host and Framework Nation. This event marked a significant milestone as the addition to the EOD COE since 2011.
A special congratulations to our very own 2LT Katarína Lichvačíková
19.05.2025
A special congratulations to our very own 2LT Katarína Lichvačíková who graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate from the US Navy School - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD).
EOD COE at the 20th INMEP
14.05.2025
The 20th Annual International Meeting of EOD and Bomb Technicians (20th INMEP) was hosted by the Czech Republic in Olsina from May 12th to 16th, 2025. The event again featured military and civilian experts from numerous nations, including representatives from Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, Czechia, and the United States. The NATO EOD COE was a featured speaker alongside civilian, military, law enforcement, and company presenters.
Joint Hungarian and German Attaché Office Visit of the NATO EOD COE
05.05.2025
The Defence Attaché of Germany in Slovakia, LTC Martin WENDT, and Defence Attaché of Hungary in Slovakia, LTC László Tamás LESKÓ, visited the EOD Centre of Excellence on 29th July 2025.
NATO EOD Staff Officer Training Course Successfully Held in Wrocław, Poland
23.04.2025
From 31 March to 11 April 2025, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Staff Officer Training Course took place at the Military Engineering and CBRN Training Centre in Wrocław, Poland.
30th EOD COE Steering Committee Meeting Held in Budapest
23.04.2025
From April 7 to 10, 2025, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) conducted its 30th Steering Committee (SC) meeting in Budapest, Hungary. LTC Ján Adamuško of the Slovak Armed Forces chaired the event, which was attended by representatives from all Sponsoring Nations, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the EOD COE community.
MINE ACTION 2025
07.04.2025
The 21st International Symposium “Mine Action 2025” was held in Croatia Hotel in Cavtat, Dubrovnik, from April 01 – 03, 2025. The event is supported under the patronage of the President of the Croatian Parliament, Mr. Jandroković and hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Croatian Mine Action Centre—Centre for Testing, Development and Training (CTRO). It is attended by approximately 200 participants from thirty countries annually.
The 68th EOD WG Meeting
26.03.2025
The 68th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Interservice Working Group (66th EODWG) was hosted by the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE), in the city of Bratislava, Slovakia, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel premises from 17th to 20th of March 2025.
Visit of the Canadian Armed Forces delegation at the NATO EOD COE
19.03.2025
On the occasion of the 68th NATO EOD Working Group, representatives from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) were invited to visit the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE).