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technology1 year ago

Rolls-Royce Secures $13B Contract for Nuke-Proof 'Doomsday' Plane

Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with Sierra Nevada Corporation, has secured a $13 billion contract from the US Air Force to develop a new generation of 'Doomsday planes' as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center project. These planes, designed to replace the current E-4B models, will serve as mobile command centers capable of surviving nuclear blasts and refueling mid-air, ensuring the safety of key government and military leaders during national emergencies.

defense2 years ago

Boeing Withdraws from E-4B 'Doomsday Plane' Replacement Contest

Boeing has been eliminated from the competition to build the Air Force's E-4B Nightwatch "Doomsday" plane replacement, leaving Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) as the sole remaining competitor. The decision came after Boeing and the Air Force failed to reach an agreement on data rights and contract terms. Boeing executives have been reluctant to sign new fixed-price development contracts due to significant losses in recent years. The Air Force's fiscal 2024 budget includes a substantial increase in funding for the replacement effort, with SNC expected to win the contract in 2024.