Dossier
Rivet Joint
Coverage of Rivet Joint in the Nexus archive.
- Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry
Russia intercepted a British spy plane over the Black Sea last month. The unarmed Rivet Joint plane was operating in international airspace as part of NATO's efforts to secure its eastern flank. The incident has been described as 'dangerous' by the Russian Ministry.
- Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near collision after flying close to RAF spy plane
A Russian Su-27 jet flew within six metres of an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over the Black Sea, risking a collision. The incident was described as 'dangerous and unacceptable' by UK Defence Secretary John Healey. The close call occurred at a speed of 500mph.