NRTF Niscemi Sicily

NRTF Niscemi (Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Niscemi) is a United States Navy communications installation located near Niscemi, Sicily, Italy. Established during the Cold War, the facility has played a vital role in transmitting low-frequency radio signals to support naval operations throughout the Mediterranean region. Over the years, NRTF Niscemi has supported strategic communications for US and NATO forces, particularly submarine communications. In recent decades, the site has also hosted elements of the US Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), enhancing secure satellite communications capabilities for deployed forces.