Latest "RC-135" stories

China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept

The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.

4 months ago

Video shows Chinese fighter jet flying close to US aircraft

The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 months ago

‘Dangerously’ close: Video shows Chinese jet buzzing US spy plane

The U.S. military said this incident “reflects a concerning trend of unsafe and dangerous intercept practices" by China.

By Stephen Losey

9 months ago

None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Chasing pavement: Offutt’s massive runway renovation enters home stretch

The 18-month overhaul is expected to finish in September or October

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

House lawmakers put limits on the Air Force’s planned Global Hawk divestment

The Air Force wants to retire its RQ-4 Block 30 surveillance drones in fiscal 2021.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

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