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NISRF Fusion Branch analysts analyze and assess ISR data from multiple sources at their workstations during Ramstein Flag 2026 (Photo: PAO NISRF)

SIGONELLA, Italy – As NISRF continues its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) from Finland in support of NATO activities and Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026, the Force’s new Mission Operations Support Center (MOSC) is now contributing to ongoing mission operations from Sigonella.

The MOSC serves as NISRF’s central mission operations hub during active ISR missions and is playing an increasing role in supporting ongoing activities while the phased transition from interim infrastructure continues. The development marks another important milestone in the Force’s continued path toward Full Operational Capability (FOC).

As NATO’s premier ISR Force continues to evolve, providing our personnel with modern systems, resilient infrastructure and the right operational environment remains essential

The integration of the new MOSC into ongoing operations follows a deliberate and phased approach. At the end of last year, the facility received security accreditation for its AGS Core Ground Segment and Backbone, confirming that it met NATO security requirements and enabling the installation of mission-critical systems. Earlier this year, the MOSC entered a structured testing phase to validate systems, workflows and technical interfaces before being progressively integrated into operational activities.

Today, while NISRF personnel continue to support operations from multiple locations as part of the ongoing ACE, elements of mission support are already being conducted from the new facility. The transition allows personnel to make increasing use of modernized infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology while maintaining uninterrupted mission support.

NISRF analysts in the new MOSC at Italian Air Force Base Sigonella, Italy, process and analyze raw data collected by the NATO-owned RQ-4D Phoenix to generate intelligence products during an ongoing mission (Photo: PAO NISRF)

“As NATO’s premier ISR Force continues to evolve, providing our personnel with modern systems, resilient infrastructure and the right operational environment remains essential,” said Brigadier General John B. Creel, Commander NISRF. “Investments such as these ensure we can continue to deliver the timely and relevant intelligence NATO decision-makers rely upon while advancing toward Full Operational Capability.”

The facility represents more than new infrastructure. It reflects NISRF’s continued development as a modern and resilient NATO ISR capability, designed to support Alliance operations and decision-making in an increasingly complex security environment.

As the phased transition continues, the contribution of the new MOSC to ongoing ACE activities demonstrates how investments in infrastructure directly support operational effectiveness. The integration of the facility into real-world mission operations represents another tangible step in NISRF’s continued progress toward Full Operational Capability.

The Mission Director and an ISR analyst conduct mission activities from their workstations during an ongoing Ramstein Flag 2026 mission (Photo: PAO NISRF)

NISRF maintainers prepare the RQ-4D Phoenix for launch at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, during the NISRF ACE 2026. The multinational NISRF team combines expertisae from the MOSC, flight line maintainers, flught crews and mission support personnel to execute NATO's ISR operations Photo: PAO NISRF)

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