EOD COE Engages in NATO's ICD&E Conference 2023
06.11.2023
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) was proud to take part in the 23rd International Concept Development and Experimentation (ICD&E) Conference, hosted by Allied Command Transformation (ACT) from October 30 to November 2, 2023, in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. This prestigious event, centered around the theme, "On the Path to a Multi-Domain Enabled Alliance," emphasized the significance of ACT's Warfare Development Agenda and its alignment with NATO's top priorities.
The 65th EOD Inter-Service Working Group Meeting
02.11.2023
Representatives of NATO EOD COE, participated in the 65th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Inter-service Working Group (EOD WG) meeting which took place at Club Hotel Loutraki, Greece (GRC) from 16th to 20th October 2023. The meeting was hosted by GRC MILENG School and organized by GRC MILENG Directory.
EOD COE Representatives Attend NATO Quality Assurance Forum 2023
23.10.2023
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) is proud to announce its active participation in the NATO Quality Assurance Forum (QA Forum) 2023.
NORTHERN CHALLENGE 2023
19.10.2023
Northern Challenge (NC) is an annual, Icelandic Coast Guard-led EOD exercise (Ex) which traditionally took place in Keflavík, Iceland. This year’s iteration was held from 21 SEP to 04 OCT.
Successful execution of NATO EOD Demonstrations and Trials 2023
17.10.2023
The NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Center of Excellence, with the support of the Slovak Republic's Ministry of Defense, successfully organized the 7th NATO Demonstration and Trials at Incheba Expo in Bratislava on October 11-12, 2023.
Completed delivery of the Homemade Explosives Course – Basic
06.10.2023
In line with the cooperation agreement between NATO EOD COE and the Romanian Land Forces Command, the NATO EOD COE has delivered two iterations of the Homemade Explosives Course – Basic (HMEC-B) at the Romanian Combat Support Training Centre in Ramnicu Valcea.
COE Directors Conference 2023
04.10.2023
The NATO Command and Control Center of Excellence (C2 COE), in close coordination with the Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), organised the NATO-Accredited COE Directors' Conference in Amsterdam (NLD) from 24 to 27 September 2023. The NATO EOD COE representative was Colonel František Mihalovič.
EOD COE Subject Matter Experts at Slovakia Tech Forum – Expo 2023
25.09.2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, expertise and innovation often go hand in hand. And when it comes to cutting-edge developments, the presence of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is nothing short of invaluable.
Alternate Threat Scenarios Seminar 2023
14.09.2023
The Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence organized the Alternate Threat Scenarios Seminar 2023. The seminar was held in the “Colegio Infanta Maria Teresa”, Madrid, Spain from 5th to 7th September 2023.
Colonel Mihalovič Assumes Command of EOD COE in an Official Handover Ceremony from Colonel Császár
04.09.2023
The Change of Command Ceremony took place at the Garrison Club in Trenčín and was attended by numerous high ranking military and civilian representatives partner nations and dignities.
Among distinguished guests were Minister of Defence Martin SKLENÁR, Deputy Chief of the Defence of the Slovak Armed Forces LtGen Ľubomír SVOBODA, Chief of the Military Engineering Directorate of the Polish Armed Forces BrigGen Marek WAWRZYNIAK, Deputy Commander of the Land Forces of the Slovak Armed Forces BrigGen Ivan BALOG.
The AJP-3.8 Data Fusion Workshop
13.07.2023
The Directorate of Joint Force Development (JFD) from the Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT), following the Allied Joint Doctrine Plan (AJDCP), organized the Data Fusion Workshop related to AJP-3.8, Allied Joint Doctrine for Comprehensive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence, from 11th to 13th of July 2023 in Vyskov, Czech Republic. The host of the event was the Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Centre of Excellence (JCBRN Defence COE).
Farewell to the Chief of Staff
13.07.2023
The EOD COE members bade farewell to the Chief of Staff COL József CSUKA (HUN-A) after one year of his dedicated service for NATO EOD COE. The EOD COE director, COL Róbert CSÁSZÁR expressed his huge appreciation to COS for his valuable contribution to our EOD COE family, steadfast work, friendship and building of excellent interpersonal relations with a words: József, you are that type of a good colleague with whom it is easy to work with, difficult to find and almost impossible to forget! It was a pleasure and great honor to have you in our team.
Thank You!
Testing of the training and combat support kit in Hungary
11.07.2023
From 06 JUL to 07 JUL 2023, MSGt Gabor KOROM, the NATO EOD COE EOD/IEDD VR/XR Training and Combat Support Kit (ETACS) Deputy Project Manager (DPM), led the third ETACS field test. The two days testing of ETACS was held and supported by the Hungarian EOD & River Flotilla Regiment in Budapest.
The 25th C-IED WG Meeting
23.06.2023
The Swedish Armed Forces organized the 25th Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Working Group (C-IED WG). The meeting was held at Karlberg Military Academy, Stockholm, Sweden from 20 to 22 June 2023.