NATO K9 Forum held in Dugo Selo, Croatia

The NATO Military Police Working Dogs Forum 2026 is currently taking place at the ‘Pukovnik Milivoj Halar’ barracks in Dugo Selo. The international event has gathered elite military working dog teams and handlers from ten NATO member nations and two partner countries.

Organized by the Military Police Regiment of the Croatian Armed Forces in cooperation with the NATO Military Police Centre of Excellence in Poland, the forum includes complex tactical demonstration exercises to showcase readiness in crisis situations. The training focuses on 24 handlers and 12 dogs specialized in the detection of explosives and drugs, as well as canine first aid.

Majorian Mario Stankić, commander of the Military Police Regiment, emphasized the importance of the forum for capability development and experience exchange. Major Mladen Vranić, commander of the training center, noted that the primary goal is to ensure interoperability, allowing international forces to work together effectively in any mission or environment.