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From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) participated with 2 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the Maritime Security Workshop held in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The event, conducted within the framework of the NATO Defence Capacity Building (DCB) Initiative for Mauritania, aimed to assess the progress achieved to date, review the results of ongoing support, and plan future activities in the field of maritime security for the coming years. NMIOTC continues to play a key role in strengthening the operational capabilities of the Mauritanian maritime forces, with particular emphasis on Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO).

On 13 July 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) had the privilege of welcoming the Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), Commodore Georgios Kypriotis (GRC N).   During his visit, Commander SNMG2 met with the Commandant of NMIOTC, Commodore Pavlos Angelopoulos (GRC N) for an office call and discussed issues of mutual concern. He was also briefed on NMIOTC’s mission, training programmes, and overall contribution in the training of Allies and Partners as the sole NATO Education and Training Facility (NETF) in the Maritime Domain.   After the office call, COM SNMG2 and COM NMIOTC

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.

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,