The Aviationist20d
RAF Rivet Joint Completes Historic Surveillance Mission Along NATO’s border from Mediterranean to Barents Sea
A Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint has become the first allied aircraft to complete a full transit along NATO’s eastern border, from the southernmost point of Greece to the northernmost point ...
Newsweek20d
Map Shows 'Landmark' NATO Spy Flight Along Russia's Western Border
The RC-135W, developed by the United States, can survey the electromagnetic spectrum by "soaking up" electronic emissions from communications, radar and other systems for intelligence collection.
Irish Sun1mon
RAF jet conducts first EVER mission along Nato’s Russia border to ‘soak up’ intel on Putin’s forces
The milestone journey was undertaken by the advanced RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft, operating with the support of NATO and international partners. The incredible flight saw the aircraft soar above ...