Russia Looks To Repurpose Surveillance Jets After Open Skies Treaty Exit
Two relatively new sensor-equipped Tu-214ON aircraft need a new mission, which could include watching over the Arctic or military installations.
Tag: Open Skies
Biden And Putin Confirm Last-Minute Push To Extend Key Nuclear Arms Control Deal After Call
Without an extension, limits on both countries’ nuclear arsenals will expire next week, which could open the door to a new arms race.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Raises Alarm That Trump May Axe The Open Skies Treaty
The Chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee has sent a letter to National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien saying he has seen reports that President Trump’s Administration may be preparing to leave the Open Skies Treaty. The deal has drawn criticism from certain members of Congress and other U.S. government officials over the years who argue that Russia has been abusing its terms. Proponents have, in turn, highlighted the immense benefits it offers in terms of transparency and accountability, especially for smaller member states.
Russian Surveillance Plane Is Flying Missions Over U.S. Military Bases In Hawaii
The Russians are conducting their latest surveillance missions over the United States under the Open Skies Treaty, this time over Hawaii. This agreement allows member countries to perform nearly unimpeded aerial surveillance over each other’s territory, using approved sensors and in the presence of monitors from the host country. In Hawaii, the Tu-154M-ON aircraft has been photographing Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the Lualualei Naval Radio Transmitting Facility, and more.
Russia’s New Surveillance Plane Just Flew Over Two Of America’s Top Nuclear Labs
The route also covered a number of Army and Air Force bases, a major proving ground, and one of America’s last chemical weapon storage sites.
Russia’s New Surveillance Jet To Make First U.S. Visit To Photograph Military Bases
Russia is sending one of its two Tu-214ON observation aircraft the United States under the Open Skies Treaty, which gives signatories the opportunity to fly surveillance missions over each other’s territory. These planes have been a particular point of contention between the two countries and the U.S. government briefly refused to certify them as being compliant with the treaty’s terms last year.
The Russians Just Did A Fly-By Of Area 51
Russia’s specially equipped Tu-154M Open Skies aircraft is doing a grand tour of America’s most sensitive military installations out west.
USAF Flies Sudden Open Skies Recon Flight Over Ukraine As Russia And Ukraine Hold Missile Drills
Fears of a major conflict persist nearly two weeks after a skirmish in the Kerch Strait left Ukranian sailors injured and in Russian captivity.
U.S. Refuses To Allow New Russian Planes To Fly Open Skies Flights Over Its Territory
Members of Congress argue that the Kremlin is abusing a treaty that allows for these reconnaissance missions by adding new aircraft and sensors.
U.S. Lawmakers Want To Axe Funding For New Surveillance Planes To Monitor Russia
Representatives say they don’t want to pay for new aircraft to support the Open Skies Treaty until the Kremlin is again complying with the deal.