The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) continues to make tangible progress toward achieving Full Operational Capability (FOC). A key step on this path is the build-up of the new Mission Operations Support Center (MOSC) in a recently security-accredited building at the Italian Air Force Base Sigonella, Sicily.
The MOSC, which serves as NISRF’s central mission operations hub during active ISR missions, is currently being established in the new facility. Workstations and supporting IT systems are being installed and integrated, and the MOSC is undergoing a structured testing phase to validate systems, workflows, and technical interfaces before any transition into operational use.
Until this process is completed, NISRF continues to conduct mission operations from its existing MOSC located in the unit’s interim infrastructure. This arrangement ensures uninterrupted mission execution while the new facility is prepared in a controlled and secure manner.
The security accreditation of the newly installed system a month ago created the essential precondition for this next step. It confirmed that the facility meets NATO security requirements and allows the installation and testing of mission-critical systems. The new system allows the use of state-of-the-art technology in direct support of NISRF’s mission.
Brigadier General John B. Creel, Commander of NISRF, highlighted the significance of this milestone: “This facility gives our personnel the tools and workspace they need to conduct NATO ISR operations effectively. Each step we take here moves us closer to Full Operational Capability.”
The phased relocation from interim infrastructure to the new MOSC reflects NISRF’s deliberate approach toward Full Operational Capability. Each milestone – accreditation, installation, testing, and eventual transition – contributes to building a resilient and sustainable operational framework for the future.
