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Air Force ‘doomsday’ planes moved to Lincoln airport during Offutt runway replacement
The E-4B Nighwatch aircraft serve as aerial command centers for top military officials in case of a catastrophic national emergency, such as a nuclear attack.
Majority of voters support ICBM replacement alternatives, new poll finds
The new research, exclusively shared with Defense News, found the majorities of both Republicans and Democrats polled would be in favor of alternative solutions to the Pentagon’s planned program to replace intercontinental ballistic missiles with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
By Aaron Mehta
As Biden takes office, key nuclear and missile defense decisions loom
The incoming administration must make several decisions fairly quickly, says outgoing official Rob Soofer.
By Aaron Mehta
The race is on to replace NATO’s early-warning aircraft fleet
The alliance plans to spend $1 billion for a final service life extension of the planes, which would keep them flying until 2035.
By Aaron Mehta
US Air Force’s new Grey Wolf helicopter needs to watch its weight
A congressional watchdog is concerned that weight gain could leave the MH-139 unable to meet speed and range requirements.
By Valerie Insinna