President Trump said the Qatari donated Boeing 747 currently designated as the VC-25B Bridge for service as Air Force One will be sent for additional upgrades within about a month to be "maxed out." He did not specify what capabilities would be added or whether that timeline is realistic. The aircraft has been under scrutiny following reports that, unlike the current VC-25A or future VC-25B presidential aircraft, it lacks some of the advanced defensive systems typically carried aboard Air Force One, including missile defense countermeasures. The White House has described the jet as a temporary "bridge" aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed VC-25B fleet.

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President Trump said the Qatari donated Boeing 747 currently designated as the VC-25B Bridge for service as Air Force One will be sent for additional upgrades within about a month to be "maxed out." He did not specify what capabilities would be added or whether that timeline is realistic. The aircraft has been under scrutiny following reports that, unlike the current VC-25A or future VC-25B presidential aircraft, it lacks some of the advanced defensive systems typically carried aboard Air Force