From 8 to 26 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre conducted a three-week Tailored Training in Maritime Interdiction to 15 trainees members of the Mauritanian (MRT) Navy, in support of NATO’s DCB for MRT. This NATO‑tailored training followed a modular structure specifically designed to strengthen participants’ operational and tactical knowledge and competencies. It included theoretical instruction and practical training in Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Tactical Sweep, MEDEVAC, Breaching, Boarding Under Multiple Threats (BUMPT), RHIB insertion, and other mission‑critical topics, in the field of MIO. The training was delivered by the Centre’s instructors.

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.