The RC-135V/W is known as Rivet Joint (RJ).
Chris Pocock's piece in AIN is predictably pro American. Chris argues JSF over Typhoon, RC-135 over R1, and (doubtless) P-8 over MRA4 too.
Normally, a 'pro US equipment' stance would be entirely reasonable, but not in this case.
RC-135 may be inevitable, but that don't make it right.