What is NCT PRO Challenge Europe 2025?
The largest multinational CBRNE, EOD, and SOF training event in Europe, NCT PRO Challenge Europe 2025 will bring together over 20 teams and 400+ operators from across the continent.
NCT PRO Challenge Europe 2025 will take place in and around Alexandroupoli, Greece, from June 2 to 6, 2025. Organized by NCT Consultants in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton and contracted by USAREUR-AF, the event will serve as an official component of DEFENDER 2025: Immediate Response — NATO’s largest U.S. Army-led exercise of the year.
The largest CBRNE and EOD event in Europe
What is NCT PRO Challenge?
The NCT PRO Challenge is a hands-on training event for EOD, Special Forces, and CBRNE teams, held at military or civil training facilities. Unlike typical conferences, it emphasizes real-world scenarios and equipment, guided by experienced professionals. Participants train with the latest industry gear and also take part in the NCT PRO Challenge Tech Tour, visiting sponsoring companies.
Each training session concludes with a debrief, where participants receive direct feedback on equipment and products, evaluating their performance against real-world mission needs. The NCT PRO Challenge offers a valuable opportunity to learn from the experiences of teams, facilitating the exchange of best practices and insights. This feedback can guide both sales strategies and future R&D, helping to refine solutions to better meet end-user requirements.
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Set at a strategic logistical hub in northeastern Greece, NCT PRO Challenge Europe 2025 will bring together 20 operational teams from 13 allied nations. These include specialized CBRNE, EOD, and tactical response units that will jointly train on realistic, high-pressure scenarios focusing on Host Nation Support operations. Teams will engage in mission sets designed around the arrival, reception, and deployment of allied forces, simulating the demands of modern, multinational defense cooperation.
The event will take place across multiple locations, including the port and inland areas of Alexandroupoli, enabling a dynamic, terrain-diverse training environment. Participants will operate using cutting-edge technologies provided by leading defense industry sponsors. On June 4, the exercise will host a Distinguished Visitor Day. This exclusive program will welcome senior military officials, government stakeholders, and industry leaders to observe live training demonstrations, interact directly with participating teams, and experience the integration of new capabilities in action.
NCT PRO Challenge Europe 2025 is more than a training exercise — it is a platform for collective defense innovation, operational readiness, and international collaboration. By combining real-world scenarios with next-generation technologies and strategic coordination, this event aims to enhance NATO’s ability to respond effectively to evolving CBRNe and EOD threats in the context of large-scale joint operations.
To learn more or inquire about participation, exhibition opportunities, or media access, please contact the NCT Consultants team at eventsteam@nctconsultants.com
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