From 4 το 15 May 2026, NMIOTC delivered the Resident Course 27000 “Maritime Sniper Course” in the broader area of Chania, Crete. In total, twenty three (23) trainees from six (6) countries (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Malta, Netherlands and Slovakia) planned and conducted Sniper Operations in the Maritime Environment. The course included firings from: land to fixed and towed targets at sea. helicopter to fixed and towed targets at sea. helicopter to fixed targets along the coast line. land to land for zeroing day and night. land to land for penetration testing. land to land for Target Acquisition Drill (TAD). The

From 11 to 15 May 2026, based on a request from the Romanian Navy ship F222 REGINA MARIA, NMIOTC delivered Tailored Training to 19 members of the ship’s Command & Boarding Team, aiming at enhancing VBSS capacity in Maritime Interdiction Operations as well as Close Quarter Combat skills. On the occasion of the training, NMIOTC Commandant had an office call with the C.O. of REGINA MARIA, Captain Mitel-Laurențiu Alexandru.

On 12 and 13 May 2026, the ΝΜΙΟΤC Coordinating Board (NCB) was convened at the Centre, chaired by a Hellenic Navy General Staff representative and co-chaired by a representative from HQ SACT. A designated representative from ACO (remote participation), as well as the NMIOTC Deputy Commandant and the NMIOTC Chief of Staff also participated as members of the Board. The NCB coordinates and provides advice on the NMIOTC’s Program of Work and on long-term matters regarding the Centre’s mission. It also reviews the NMIOTC curriculum in order to ensure that it conforms to lessons learned, new doctrines and concepts, as