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Bettin’ on Armageddon: US Air Force to wager $2.2B on ‘doomsday plane’ gamble

Bettin’ on Armageddon: US Air Force to wager $2.2B on ‘doomsday plane’ gamble

Technology 10/06/2026 Sputnik International 👁 23
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The US Air Force is requesting $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2027 — a 23.2% increase over 2026 funding — to develop the new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), designed to serve as a command post in the event of a nuclear conflict, Sputnik has learned after reviewing the agency's budget documents.

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