NUKE Challenge 2026
Schedule
Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
North of Douro river | Porto, PO
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After a few years of interruption in the NUKE series, in January 2026 we return with another edition of NUKE.In this edition, the game model will be long-range reconnaissance patrols (LRRP) where participants will have defined checkpoints with specific objectives and missions at all these checkpoints, objectives and missions that, if not fulfilled, may influence the success of the following objectives and missions. Therefore, we ask all participants to pay close attention to fulfilling them.
LRRP will be inserted behind enemy lines of defense where they will operate in total autonomy and remain infiltrated until all missions provided by the command have been completed. If they are detected and/or captured by the mechanized and dismounted search and capture patrols, they will be subject to interrogations that may jeopardize the entire mission.
LONG RANGE RECON PATROLS (LRRP)
In full autonomy, they must be able to fulfill all the objectives and missions that will be assigned during the course of the event.
When we say full autonomy, we really mean full autonomy. If you don't know what that means, please do a little research to find out what it means.
Within the objectives and missions, they must be able to conduct reconnaissance, assaults, infiltration, exfiltration, sabotage, recovery and collection, and still remain undetected by the enemy.
The event is limited to 10 LRRP patrols;
They DO NOT operate with less than 2 elements;
They DO NOT operate with more than 8 elements;
They are prepared to be autonomous for a maximum period of 36 hours;
SEARCH AND CAPTURE PATROLS (SCP)
Unlike LRRPs, they can operate with vehicles or on foot, these patrols are on their territory, so they have more autonomy, they have their own base as well as control posts in various locations on the ground. They know the terrain like no one else, they work in an organized manner and, above all, they are extremely well equipped.
Their main objective is to maintain control of the entire area within a 20km radius of their command post.
They DO NOT operate with less than 2 elements;
They DO NOT have a maximum limit of operators;
They could use any kind of vehicles;
Prepared to be autonomous for a maximum period of 36 hours;
EQUIPMENT / UNIFORM
Mandatory equipment for both units:
- Protective eyewear
- Red cloth (for daytime) and red light (for nighttime)
- First aid kit (at least 1 per team)
- Scalemeter with a 1 : 25000 scale
- Functional gas mask (using a functional mask makes a difference in mission completion)
- Wristwatch
- Smartphone with internet access and a camera (Vodafone has the best coverage in the area)
LONG RANGE RECON PATROLS (LRRP)
- Camo pattern uniforms only
- This rule includes the hat/boonie
- Hybrid uniforms (camo pattern + solid pattern) will not be accepted
- Backpacks, vests, chest rigs, belts, and gloves are free to use any color and pattern you choose
SEARCH AND CAPTURE PATROLS (SCP)
- Uniforms only with solid pattern
- This rule includes the hat/boonie.
- Hybrid uniforms (camouflage pattern + solid pattern) will not be accepted.
- Backpacks, vests, chest rigs, belts, and gloves are free to use any color and pattern you wish.
SCHEDULE
The schedule is the same for both units (LRRP and SCP), but at different locations to be announced later.
20260116 16:00 - GAME START, Check-In, Chrony
20260116 20:30 - Briefing
20260116 21:00 - Preparation for Field Deployment
20260116 22:00 - Challenge Start
20260118 11:00 - Challenge End
20260118 12:00 - Debriefing, Awards Ceremony
20260118 13:00 - Lunch
20260118 15:00 - GAME END
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Where is it happening?
North of Douro river, Rua do Adro 28, 4050-017 Porto, Portugal, PortoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
