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. The agenda followed the chairman specific guidance, focusing on NATO Military Committee Land Standardization Board (MCLSB) priorities for this working group.
Since the personnel dynamic in NATO nations and structures is at high level, the event also served as a platform for developing new relations and information sharing. MAJ Adrian PETER (ROU-A), the Head of Transformation Support Department (TSD) at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE), joined the working group and brought his contribution especially to the Doctrine and Terminology Panel (DTP).
The EOD COE is an active player in the C-IED Community of Interest and continues its commitment by providing updated information from the EOD field of expertise.
Text: MAJ Adrian PETER (ROU-A)
Photos: MAJ Adrian PETER (ROU-A)
02.03.2026
From 02 FEB to 13 FEB 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Staff Officer Training Course was successfully conducted in Trenčín, Slovakia. The course was delivered under the auspices of the NATO EOD Centre of Excellence as part of its official Programme of Work and in response to current operational requirements.
27.02.2026
On February 26, 2026, the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Central European CBRN-E Training Centre (CE CBRN-E TC). This visit marked a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the two institutions in the fields of EOD and CBRN-E defence.
18.02.2026
NATO EOD COE proudly participated in this worldwide initiative by organizing the "Commemorative Run" on 18 February in Trencin.