NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Study Notes

NISRF provides high-quality intelligence to NATO decision-makers and member countries.
Established in 2015, it supports unified ISR operations.
Coordinates with Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) under Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).
NISRF is crucial for NATO's operational readiness.
Provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to NATO.
Employs air and ground-based technologies, including 5 RQ-4D "Phoenix" remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs).
Enables rapid, permanent, and long-range land and sea surveillance in any weather conditions.
Gives commanders a clear picture of the situation in their areas of responsibility.
Contributes to broader situational awareness for NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).
Supports various activities like protecting forces/civilians, border control, maritime security, counter-terrorism, crisis management, and humanitarian aid.
Main Operating Base is located in Sigonella, Italy.

Equipped with multi-platform radar technology insertion program (MP-RTIP).
Includes synthetic aperture radar (SAR) ground surveillance radar sensors.
Features line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight, long-range, wideband data links.
High-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
Powered by Rolls Royce-North American AE 3007H turbofan.
Wingspan of 130.9 ft (39.8 m).
Thrust of 7,600 lbf (33800 N).
Length is 47.6 ft (14.5 m).
Maximum take-off weight of 32,250 lbs (14,628 kg).
Fuel capacity of 17,300 lbs (7,847 kg)
Payload of 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg)
Speed of 310 knots / 357 mph / 575 kph.
Range of 8,700 nautical miles / 10,112 miles / 16,113 km.
Service ceiling of 60,000 ft (18,288 m).
Maximum weight of 14,950 lbs (6,781 kg).
Height: 15.3 ft (4.7 m)