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Hegseth appears with Sierra Nevada’s E-4C airborne command post under development

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared alongside one of the Air Force’s new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft, describing the platform as one of Washington’s “most vital assets.” Sierra Nevada is developing the aircraft, known as the “Doomsday” jet.

Discovered 2026-10-21T12:05:06.087290-07:00 | 2026-10-21T12:05:06.087290-07:00

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  • The E-4C is being developed as a survivable airborne operations center, a mission that puts the program among the Air Force’s high-priority command-and-control capabilities.
  • Hegseth’s public appearance highlights the Pentagon’s emphasis on the aircraft, while Sierra Nevada’s role places the company at the center of its development.

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