ETACS End-User Testing in Hungary
21.09.2026
The NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) conducted another end-user testing event in Hungary on 14–15 September 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the EOD/IED VR Training and XR Combat Support Kit (ETACS). The two-day event was hosted by the Hungarian Defence Forces 1st EOD and Warship Regiment (HDF 1st EODWR). Representatives of the EOD COE, including Colonel Zsolt Szilágyi, Chief of Staff, and Warrant Officer Zoltan Ferko from the Technology Department and Deputy Project Manager of the ETACS project, took part in the event.
2026 COE Directors Conference
03.09.2026
The Cold Weather Operations Centre of Excellence (CWO COE), in close coordination with the Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), organised the NATO-Accredited COE Directors Conference at the Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway, from 01 to 03 September 2026.
Farewell to Warrant Officer (WO) Gábor KOROM
21.07.2026
We bid farewell to WO Gábor KOROM (HUN-A), who has been a member of the EOD COE team since July 2022. Four years is a long time, especially in military service, where days are measured not in hours, but in shared challenges, successes, and mutual reliance.
Where EOD Expertise Comes to a Boil
07.07.2026
We kicked off this summer in the best possible way—with another successful and truly enjoyable Home-Made Explosives Course – Advanced (HMEC-A) in Slovakia, organized in two dates: 15-19 JUN and 22-26 JUN 2026.
State Secretary Visit to the Homemade Explosives Course - Advanced
24.06.2026
On 23 June 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (NATO EOD COE) hosted a delegation from the Slovak Republic Ministry of Defence, led by Mr. Martin Vojtasovic, 2nd State Secretary of the Slovak Republic Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence!
03.06.2026
Today, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (NATO EOD COE) marks a significant milestone – the 15th anniversary of its official NATO accreditation!
To celebrate a decade and a half of dedication, innovation, and international cooperation, a special ceremony was held at the Garrison Club in Trenčín.
Farewell and Thank You to Our Deputy Director
28.05.2026
Today, the EOD COE community gathers to bid a heartfelt farewell to our Deputy Director, LtC Blake Carlton ZENTENO from the USA, as he finishes his tour of duty with us and prepares for his next assignment.
The 11th EOD Workshop 2026
25.05.2026
The NATO EOD COE successfully conducted the 11th EOD Workshop 2026 on 19-20 May 2026 in Šamorín, Slovakia, bringing together EOD experts, practitioners, industry representatives, and partner organizations from sixteen NATO and five IPC nations.
INMEP 2026: Where Military History Meets Modern EOD Challenges
21.05.2026
Because we normally attend formal high-end NATO events, going to INMEP 2026 was a nice change. Hosted in Olšina resort in the countryside it had that special magic of remote places. But back to the topic.
Shaping NATO Standards
08.05.2026
The NATO EOD COE which acts as a custodian for NATO EOD capstone doctrine hosted the AJP-3.18 Data fusion workshop.
Completed delivery of the 02-26 NATO EOD Staff Officer Training
07.05.2026
From 20 APR to 30 APR 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Staff Officer Training Course was successfully held in Wroclaw, Poland. The course was conducted under the auspices of the NATO EOD Centre of Excellence as part of its official Programme of Work, addressing current operational demands.
32nd EOD COE Steering Committee Meeting
30.04.2026
The 32nd NATO EOD COE Steering Committee meeting (SC mtg) was successfully completed. The meeting was held from 20 to 23 APR 2026 in Warsaw, POL.
ETACS 2026 User Tests
30.04.2026
From 18-20 March 2026, the ETACS project team in cooperation with 905th Centre of Specialized Combat Support in Nováky and Slovak Armed Forces Academy of General Milan Rastislav Štefánik conducted a testing of the ETACS system in the settings of a real EOD course.
Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence!
28.04.2026
Today, we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the NATO EOD COE’s accreditation, honoring a journey of professionalism and dedication to our shared mission.
Strategic MILENG Conference in Mons
27.04.2026
The SHAPE MILENG Strategic Alignment Conference was organized by NATO SHAPE in Mons, Belgium on 22-23 APR 2026. The event provided an overview on the main strategic MILENG topics after the areas of expertise.