Posted on 07/25/2025 1:02:07 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
An RAF signals intelligence aircraft has been deployed over the Black Sea to monitor the movements of the Russian military across the region. The operation, conducted under the watchful eye of NATO and Russian air defence units, comes as the war in Ukraine shows no signs of abating in the near future.
The plane being used is an RC-135W Rivet Joint, a modified Boeing aircraft, considered to be one of the most technologically sophisticated in the world. Equipped with an array of sensors, its sensors ‘soak up’ electronic emissions from communications, radar and other systems to build a picture of the battlefield for commanders. It is understood that the current mission will see the plane monitor Russian naval activity as well as Russian activity in the occupied territory of Crimea and southern Ukraine.
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Figured you would know, spamming uke azzhole
Allegedly.
Oh noes...the Putinistas will have their authentic Putin panties in a twist.
Nice plane you got there. Would be a shame if something happened to it.
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The F-22s flying escort at 90,000ft might have a word or 2 to say about your threat.
Earlier in the war we had reconnaissance aircraft and drones flying regularly along the friendly borders and into the Black Sea. I got burned out and haven’t really been paying attention lately. The Brits have identified fighter aircraft escorting their reconnaissance aircraft flying in the area.
Yes. It’s in the article. It’s not the Alamo.
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It might be safer (and cheaper in the long term) for the UK to give Ukraine balloon-mounted receivers.
American built plane, being flown by brits, because their homebuilt planes don’t have the legs.
“because their homebuilt planes don’t have the legs”
Brits make parts of Airbuses.
The BBC says the British workers plan on “industrial action”, actually industrial inaction.
It’s actually the low volume production electronics that make the Brits buy US spy plane technology.
“Can Pakis speak RAF banter?”
Few Russians would understand Paki banter.
“Few Russians would understand Paki banter.”
Not many Brits would either.
Since it was an RAF plane, I was thinking a Mosquito.
“The F-22s flying escort at 90,000ft might have a word or 2 to say about your threat.”
Sorry, Ukie pukie. Putin won’t take the bait. You won’t get him to start your war.
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