Key communication upgrades for USAF's "Doomsday" planes
Key communication upgrades for USAF’s “Doomsday” planes Primary tabs 9th March 2021 The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) four-strong fleet of Boeing E-4B Nightwatch airborne command and control (C2) aircraft is receiving key upgrades that are designed to revolutionise the platform’s communication capabilities and effectiveness. The service revealed on March 4 that the first of four E-4Bs had successfully completed the upgrade process, as well as an associated developmental testing programme. During the upgrade, the aircraft received Low Frequency Transmit System (LFTS) and Advanced Extreme...