GICHD Innovations Conference
02.12.2023
From 14-16 November 2023 LTC Damian Piorko and LTC (ret.) Libor Neyki from the EOD Technologies Department took part in the GICHD Innovations Conference. The conference welcomed over 300 participants from more than 200 organizations operating in over 60 countries and territories.
NATO CBRN EOD Incident Management Staff Officer Training 2023
23.11.2023
This year's portfolio of training activities organized by the NATO EOD Centre Of Excellence concludes with the course NATO CBRN EOD Incident Management Staff Officer Training (NATO CBRN EOD IM SOT) held from 06 NOV to 10NOV in Trencin and Novaky (Slovakia).
EOD COE representatives attended the 48th AJOD WG.
14.11.2023
The Netherlands Defense Staff Directorate of Plans, with the close cooperation of ACT, organized the 48th Allied Joint Operational Doctrine Working Group (AJOD WG), which took place at the Marine Establishment Amsterdam (MEA), Netherlands, from 07th to 09th of November, 2023.
27th EOD COE Steering Committee Meeting
10.11.2023
The 27th NATO EOD COE Steering Committee meeting (SC mtg) was successfully completed. he meeting was held from 6 NOV to 9 NOV 2023 in Trencin, SVK. At the SC mtg, sponsoring nations representatives from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia approved Program of Work for 2024, E&T Calendar for 2024, Budget 2024.
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.