The Times of India

US Doomsday nuclear plane spotted for first time in 51 years, what makes this aircraft so important?

The US militarys E-4B Nightwatch, the airborne command centre designed for nuclear war and national catastrophe, was spotted on an unusual multi-city flight, prompting scrutiny. The rare public appearance drew attention to the aircrafts role as the National Airborne Operations Center, its extreme survivability features, and its function within the US nuclear command system during worst-case scenarios.