On 4 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) had the privilege of welcoming the American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) students, during their annual Foreign Policy trip to Greece, led by AHIF President Mr. Nick Larigakis. The delegation received comprehensive briefings on the Centre’s mission and role as the sole NATO Educational and Training Facility in the maritime domain.

From 15 to 16 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre hosted the 11th WMD/CBRN Defence Annual Discipline Conference. The JCBRN Defence COE, as the Department Head for the WMD/CBRN Defence Discipline, with the full support of the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) POC, Requirements Authority, and the Education & Training Facilities, successfully build up on the work of the WMD/CBRN Defence Training Requirement Analysis workshop to validate 2026 Discipline Alignment Plan and to agree on priorities and responsibilities for the upcoming cycle.

From 7 to 11 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) hosted the STEADFAST WOLF 2027 Main Planning Conference organized by Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in close coordination with United States European Command (USEUCOM). 27 officers from 15 NATO and National HQs participated in the conference to consolidate exercise framework, confirm training audiences, refine objectives and develop he scenario architecture. STEADFAST WOLF is NATO’s largest Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence wargame exercise addressing emerging CBRN threats and strengthening NATO’s response Capabilities. It scheduled to take place at the Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger,