US Navy's 'Doomsday Plane' to Remain
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The US Navy's fleet of 'doomsday planes' will continue to operate with a new decade-long contract to maintain the aircraft. These planes, based on a 1960s airliner design, serve as a backup command center in the event of a nuclear war. The Naval Air Systems Command has opened bidding for the contract to keep the planes flying.
Why it matters
The 'doomsday planes' play a critical role in ensuring the US military's command and control capabilities remain operational even in the most extreme scenarios, highlighting their strategic significance in national security.
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