Poseidon MRA1 aircraft from the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Force to assist ...

All Rivet Joint airframe and mission systems modifications are overseen by L-3 Communications (previously Raytheon), under the oversight of Air Force Materiel Command. The current RC-135 fleet is ...

Boeing RC-135 is powered by four CFM International F108-CF-201 engines, these powerplants are capable of propelling the Rivet Joint to a top speed of 580 miles per hour (933 kilometers per hour).

China had protested what it called "close-in reconnaissance" of Chinese territory by the U.S. military in the past.

NATO is stepping up its military presence in the Baltic Sea after several underwater cables were damaged in recent months.

The RC-135W Rivet Joint, a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, is equipped to gather electronic emissions from communications, radar, and other systems.

The Rivet Joint, which can carry over 30 crew members ... told Newsweek in a statement: "The USAF RC-135 aircraft was conducting planned, routine operations. PACAF remains committed to a free ...