The Boeing RC-135 is a family of large reconnaissance aircraft built by Boeing and modified by a number of companies, including General Dynamics, Lockheed, LTV, E-Systems, L3Harris …

The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination …

The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination...

Feb 4, 2025 · A U.S. Air Force RC-135V Rivet Joint conducted a highly unusual flight in the Gulf of California yesterday, between Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and the rest of that country, …

Oct 27, 2020 · The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint, also called Airseeker, is an advance version fitted with a sensor suite for tracking and identifying geo-locate signals within the electromagnetic …

Sep 21, 2023 · The 55th Operations Group flies RC-135 jets on intelligence-gathering missions all over the world with a small fleet of just 28 aircraft.

Aug 24, 2017 · “The Air Force shall continue mission system enhancements of RC-135 to ensure these assets maintain the capability to meet emerging operational requirements.” -- USD(I) …

Nov 20, 2023 · The RC-135 platform saves lives and affects military actions worldwide by using unique software suites to assist in collecting intelligence data. The Cold War raged on in 1959 …

Today, the RC-135 flies in three distinct vari-ants—RC-135S Cobra Ball, RC-135U Combat Sent, and RC-135V/W Rivet Joint. The latter are the most numerous, with 17 in inventory. RC-135s …

Mar 12, 2025 · The squadron hosts aircraft such as the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint and its variants which are equipped with cutting-edge technology that can capture and disseminate real-time …