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Welcome to NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI)

NATO Missile Firing Installation has a long history of training NATO troops on Air defense operations, land, naval and aircraft firings, evaluating their capabilities to counter existing threats and providing NATO with fully operational units.

In 1964 eight Allied Nations signed a Multinational Agreement on the use of NAMFI, setting the framework of its longstanding capability in providing training and evaluation. Nowadays three nations, GREECE-GERMANY and THE NETHERLANDS are the, so called, User Nations who are funding NAMFI’s operation, while Greece, as the Host Nation and through The Hellenic National Defense General Staff, is manning and operating NAMFI.

Our Skills & Experience

NAMFI provides high quality training opportunities along with efficient support and exploits, furthermore, the advantages originating from its unique capabilities such as the Conduct of ATBM Firings, the Tactical Firing Evaluation Section which is independent, reports directly to SHAPE for tactical firing issues and is manned by NAMFI’s User Nations’ personnel and the modern accommodation and welfare facilities. All this, along with NAMFI’s favorable location and weather conditions, almost all year around, guarantee that NAMFI will be in the limelight for the years to come.

Recent news

02/10/2024

Exercise “SPARTAN ARROW” of the German Armed Forces at NAMFI

From September 16 to 26, 2024, the exercise “SPARTAN ARROW 24” took place at the NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI), featuring the participation of units from the German Air Force

27/09/2024

60th Anniversary NAMFI’S Celebration

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Crete Firing Range took place at the Launch Site in Chordaki, Akrotiri.

30/08/2024

Annual Memorial Ceremony For the Rememberance of The Loss of The Hellenic Air Force Personnel

On Friday the 30rd August 2024, an annual memorial ceremony was held for the repose of the souls of the fallen aviators, Lieutenant Colonel Athanasios Bourolias …

12/08/2024

Visit of a delegation of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee at NAMFI

On Monday 12nd of August 2024, a delegation of staff from the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee led by it’s Director of…

28/06/2024

Visit of the French Institute of Studies “IHEDN” at NAMFI

On Friday, 28th June 2024, a delegation of the French Institute “IHEDN”, led by Thibault GERMAIN…

27/06/2024

Visit of the Institute of Eastern Mediterranean Studies «Emmanuel College» of Boston

Οn Thursday, 27th June 2024, students of the «Emmanuel College» of Boston (USA), escorted by their Professor Dr. Petros Vamvakas..

24/06/2024

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NAMFI’s Participation in the International Defense Exhibition «EUROSATORY 2024»

NAMFI participated in the International Defense Exhibition «EUROSATORY 2024», which took place in Paris, France, from 17 to 21 June 2024.

11/06/2024

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY VISIT AT NAMFI

On Tuesday, 11th June 2024, the 28th series of Candidates Attaches d’ Ambasade of the Diplomatic Academy of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by …

31/05/2024

Screening of a documentary on “VENIZELOS, STRUGGLE FOR ASIA MINOR”

On the occasion of the completion of 60 years of uninterrupted operation of the Firing Range of Crete, the screening of a documentary “VENIZELOS, STRUGGLE FOR ASIA MINOR” in collaboration with the National Research Foundation “ELEFTHERIOS K. VENIZELOS” took place on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the NAMFI amphitheater.

Support Services

NAMFI has a well structured support organization for the sustainment and welfare of the troops, capable of accommodating and messing more than 900 troops simultaneously, state of the art sports complex and quality free time places such as our Officer’s Club ASTERIA with the spectacular view on Souda Bay and our NAMFI Club in Marathi beach, one of the prettiest in Chania Area. We can also provide a variety of Conference rooms to accommodate meetings and conferences.

NAMFI Club Marathi Beach

NAMFI Club on the sandy beach of Marathi, provides the perfect place for free time relaxation.

NAMFI Officers’ Club Asteria

NAMFI Officers’ club Asteria” offers high quality dining services accompanied by a spectacular view on Souda Bay
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Accommodation Facilities

NAMFI Cantonment area provides modern facilities for a comfortable and enjoyable accommodation of the training Units.

Procurements

“Asteria” Officers’ club is located on an advantageous position from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Souda Bay

It provides Restaurant-canteen facilities, as well as, meeting amenities for the Club members’ and visitors’.
It provides messing to the Armed and Security Forces and to their Retired Personnel
It provides entertainment by organizing social events / activities, dancing evenings etc.
It hosts upon request/approval social activities organized by local associations, clubs etc.

Namfi's Club Opening Hours

Summer (from June 11th to September 9th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Closed	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00

Winter (from September 10th to June 10th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	Closed

“Asteria” Officers’ club is located on an advantageous position from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Souda Bay

It provides Restaurant-canteen facilities, as well as, meeting amenities for the Club members’ and visitors’.
It provides messing to the Armed and Security Forces and to their Retired Personnel
It provides entertainment by organizing social events / activities, dancing evenings etc.
It hosts upon request/approval social activities organized by local associations, clubs etc.

Namfi's Club Opening Hours

Summer (from June 11th to September 9th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Closed	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00

Winter (from September 10th to June 10th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	Closed

“Asteria” Officers’ club is located on an advantageous position from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Souda Bay

It provides Restaurant-canteen facilities, as well as, meeting amenities for the Club members’ and visitors’.
It provides messing to the Armed and Security Forces and to their Retired Personnel
It provides entertainment by organizing social events / activities, dancing evenings etc.
It hosts upon request/approval social activities organized by local associations, clubs etc.

Namfi's Club Opening Hours

Summer (from June 11th to September 9th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Closed	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00

Winter (from September 10th to June 10th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	Closed

“Asteria” Officers’ club is located on an advantageous position from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Souda Bay

It provides Restaurant-canteen facilities, as well as, meeting amenities for the Club members’ and visitors’.
It provides messing to the Armed and Security Forces and to their Retired Personnel
It provides entertainment by organizing social events / activities, dancing evenings etc.
It hosts upon request/approval social activities organized by local associations, clubs etc.

Namfi's Club Opening Hours

Summer (from June 11th to September 9th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Closed	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00

Winter (from September 10th to June 10th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	Closed

“Asteria” Officers’ club is located on an advantageous position from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Souda Bay

It provides Restaurant-canteen facilities, as well as, meeting amenities for the Club members’ and visitors’.
It provides messing to the Armed and Security Forces and to their Retired Personnel
It provides entertainment by organizing social events / activities, dancing evenings etc.
It hosts upon request/approval social activities organized by local associations, clubs etc.

Namfi's Club Opening Hours

Summer (from June 11th to September 9th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Closed	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00

Winter (from September 10th to June 10th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	Closed

“Asteria” Officers’ club is located on an advantageous position from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Souda Bay

It provides Restaurant-canteen facilities, as well as, meeting amenities for the Club members’ and visitors’.
It provides messing to the Armed and Security Forces and to their Retired Personnel
It provides entertainment by organizing social events / activities, dancing evenings etc.
It hosts upon request/approval social activities organized by local associations, clubs etc.

Namfi's Club Opening Hours

Summer (from June 11th to September 9th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Closed	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00

Winter (from September 10th to June 10th)
	Monday	Thuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00	08:00-16:00
Afternoon	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	18:00-00:00	18:00-00:00	Closed

Protection Measures on COVID-19

NAMFI adheres to safety measures against Covid-19 established by the Hellenic Public Health authorities. For more information please visit the following websites:

https://travel.gov.gr

https://eody.gov.gr/en/covid-19

https://reopen.europa.eu/en

Protection Measures on COVID-19

NAMFI follows all procedures provided by the public authorities in relation to the management of the covid-19 pandemic. In particular, the temperature of the employees when entering the cantonment area is measured daily and all the necessary safety measures are strictry followed (use of mask / keeping distance / frequent hand washing). Regarding the regional unit of Chania it is necessary to emphasize that until September 15 there are increased measures of epidemiological surveillance. The following websites are
suggested for further information:

https://eody.gov.gr/en/covid-19
This is the website of the national pandemic management authority
with useful information for the development
and treatment of covid-19 pandemic.

https://www.civilprotection.gr
This is the website of the greek civil protection with useful information for the greek epidemiological situation.

https://reopen.europa.eu/el
This is the official website of the European union regarding what is needed when travelling in EU (pcr test for covid-19/fligt pass etc).

Namfi Reception Information Booklet

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