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
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.