Qatar-donated Air Force One to receive enhanced security upgrades
TL;DR
Trump says the Qatar-donated Air Force One replacement will be sent off for upgrades to boost security features, including missile-defense capabilities; the jet, refitted by L3Harris, serves as a temporary stand-in while Boeing's next-generation 747-8s are delayed to mid-2028, with critics questioning the gift's propriety and cost as Times reporters face subpoenas over security-feature reporting.
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