Iraqui Soldiers Trained in Nováky to Detect Explosives

Recently, the Iraqui EOD specialists have arrived in Slovakia to improve their skills in the field of detection, identification and disposal of homemade improvised explosive devices. In the Ammunition Testing Centre in Nováky they will undergo the course aimed at enhancing a capability to detect and neutralize the laboratories that produce explosives. The specialized course for 14 members of the Iraqui Army has been organized by the Centre of Excellence in the field of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD CoE) in Trenčín. The Minister of Defence Martin Glváč views the course as the acknowledgement of a lead position of Slovakia in the field of explosive ordnance disposal. “This is a significant contribution to the development of partner relations with Iraq, where, sad to say, the attacks using explosives are a fact of life,” stated Glváč. The Minister confirmed that Slovakia will continue to engage in similar activities. The course is being organized and is in major part financed by the Alliance program Science for Peace and Security. It is a pilot project initiated by the Slovak party.