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“Doomsday Plane” Flight Sparks Fears of Nuclear Escalation

Published January 10, 2026, 10:19
“Doomsday Plane” Flight Sparks Fears of Nuclear Escalation

A flight by the US “Doomsday Plane” (Boeing E-4B Nightwatch) has sparked concern and speculation about potential escalation of international tensions, particularly in the Middle East. The aircraft, designed to function as an airborne command center in the event of a nuclear attack, landed at a civilian airport (Los Angeles) for the first time in 51 years of operational use. The flight took place during a period of heightened geopolitical instability and military movements, fueling scenarios of wider destabilization. The Nightwatch can accommodate the President of the United States and top military leadership and coordinate military and political operations even after a nuclear strike.