A Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) was approached by a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet while conducting an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission in international airspace over the Black Sea. The RAF mission was being protected by two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
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The incident was recorded on video and released by the Russian Ministry of Defense, showing the moment the Su-27 approaches the RC-135W. The Boeing RC-135W is an aircraft specialized in collecting and analyzing electronic signals, playing a crucial role in military and national security operations. Equipped with sophisticated sensors and communication systems, it intercepts, identifies, and analyzes a wide range of electromagnetic signals.
The RC-135W has a long history of service, being used in global missions since the Cold War. The presence of the Eurofighter Typhoon jets escorting the reconnaissance aircraft ensured the mission’s safety during the encounter with the Russian fighter jet.
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The incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the Black Sea region, an area of frequent military activity by various nations.
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