In the concluding part of NMIOTC’s paper series on the application of MDO in MIO, the Commandant NMIOTC, Commodore Periklis PIYIS GRC-N, offers his assessment and outlook on the future of MIO. NMIOTC is more than just a NATO NETF; it plays a pivotal role in anticipating future challenges and equipping the Community of Interest with skilled personnel, right capabilities, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to effectively carry out contemporary Maritime Interdiction tasks.

From 22nd to 27th June 2025, NMIOTC hosted and supported with its Subject Matter Expert (SME) the 1st edition of the Naval CBRN Exercise “TOXIC BAY 25”, which utilized a wide variety of the Centre’s training facilities and capabilities. This multinational CBRN exercise was organized by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) in cooperation with the Hellenic Navy General Staff (HNGS). The exercise objective was to train CBRN specialists and naval operators in all aspects of CBRN defence in a warm climate, in efficient management of CBRN events, using NATO’s five CBRN components per the relevant doctrine, and also

In the concluding part of NMIOTC’s paper series on the application of MDO in MIO, the Commandant NMIOTC, Commodore Periklis PIYIS, offers his assessment and outlook on the future of MIO. NMIOTC is more than just a NATO NETF; it plays a pivotal role in anticipating future challenges and equipping the Community of Interest with skilled personnel, right capabilities, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to effectively carry out contemporary Maritime Interdiction tasks. MIO   NMIOTC Special Issue – Future of MIO and MDO (part 3)