U.K. Seals Rivet Joint Deal

LONDON — The British Defense Ministry signed a letter of offer and acceptance with Washington March 19 covering the acquisition of three RC-135 Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft to replace its Nimrod R1s. The R1s are being withdrawn from service in 12 months’ time, though the RC-135s will...

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