THE ROYAL Air Force announced on July 14 that the first of its three RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft to undergo a major upgrade is preparing to resume operations after completing a test and certification programme. The enhancements to the aircraft, ZZ664 (designated RJ18, the 18th Rivet Joint conversion in the US/UK programme), include a new state-of-the-art 'glass' flight deck, providing a significant improvement in the aircraft's capability for UK forces and its allies.
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