Portuguese Soldiers Enhance Skills in Explosive Devices Combat in Slovakia

A joint training event brought together 30 military personnel from various countries, focusing on experience exchange and capability enhancement against improvised explosive devices.

Portuguese soldiers training against improvised explosive devices in Slovakia.
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Portuguese soldiers training against improvised explosive devices in Slovakia.

A contingent of Portuguese soldiers, currently on a mission in Slovakia, participated in a specialized Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) workshop, focusing on developing joint capabilities against explosive devices.

The initiative, organized by the Spanish Legion's Sappers Platoon, included 30 military personnel from various nationalities, including Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. The event fostered a multinational environment conducive to sharing experiences and enhancing combat capabilities against improvised explosives.
The program combined theoretical sessions with intensive practical activities, allowing participants to apply and consolidate the knowledge gained. The training cycle culminated on October 1st with a final exercise and a demonstration of equipment, enabling the practical application of addressed procedures and showcasing different allied force capabilities.
The participation of the 5th National Detached Force, comprising over 170 Portuguese Army soldiers, in this workshop was instrumental in enhancing the technical proficiency of the Portuguese military and reinforcing interoperability among allied forces.
Based on information from the official source: EMGFA — Estado-Maior-General das Forças Armadas (08/10/2026)