Alliance Warfare Development Conference 2025 Advances Speed, Agility, and Continuous Adaptation
15.12.2025
The EOD COE Chief of Staff, Colonel Zsolt Szilagyi participated in the NATO’s 202 Alliance Warfare Development Conference, held December 8th to 10th 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia.
EOD COE at the Combined CD&E + Wargaming NATO Conference in Verona, Italy
19.11.2025
This week, NATO brought together its Concept Development and Wargaming communities for the first combined conference, creating a unified environment to explore how the Alliance can think, plan, and adapt more quickly. It is also the first time NATO has hosted this event directly, marking an important step in strengthening coherence across transformation efforts.
NATO EOD COE Delegates Visit Hungarian EOD Unit
14.11.2025
Two key representatives from the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) carried out a formal, two-day visit to the Hungarian Defence Forces 1st EOD and Riverine Guard Regiment (HDF 1st EOD and RGR) between November 10 and 11, 2025.
The delegation consisted of the NATO EOD COE personnel, Colonel Zsolt Szilágyi, Chief of Staff of the EOD COE and Master Sergeant Gabor Korom, Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) from the EOD COE Technology Department, who also serves as the Deputy Project Manager for the vital ETACS project.
3rd ETACS Project Workshop 2025
13.11.2025
The Technology Development Department of the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) organized the 3rd ETACS Workshop on October 27–28, 2025, in Trenčín, Slovakia.
Ardent Defender Exercise 2025
12.11.2025
From 14 OCT to 31 OCT 2025, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) hosted the multinational Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) exercise titled “Ardent Defender”. Exercise Ardent Defender (Ex AD) serves as a vital platform for advancing EOD and Technical Exploitation (TE) capabilities.
Closing our training year with the CBRN EOD Incident Management Staff Officer Training
28.10.2025
The NATO EOD COE officially wrapped up its 2025 training program with the final
NATO approved course of the year, the NATO CBRN EOD Incident Management Staff Officer Training (IM SOT), held from 20 OCT to 24 OCT in Trencin, SLOVAKIA.
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.