The week from the 10 to the 14 of May saw the implementation of the RESIST CBRN training for operators of critical infrastructures. In total, 18 operators from Telespazio (Space centre in Fucino) and Orio al Serio International Airport were trained at the Joint Defense NBC school in Rieti.

On the last day, the Italian Ministry of Defence Lorenzo Guerini visited the NBC School, accompanied by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Vecciarelli and the Army Chief of Staff, Corps General Serino. Highlighting the relevance of increased CBRN preparedness and response, as brought to our attention by covid-19 in more recent times. The training was also attended by representatives of the CBRN units of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Beirut firefighters, internal security forces and civil defence.

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