Amid rising Iran tensions, the U.S. “doomsday plane" draws fresh attention as a nuclear-proof, airborne command center ...

The U.S. Air Force E-4B “Nightwatch,” also known as the “Doomsday Plane,” is the National Airborne Operations Center in case of a national emergency.

A “Doomsday Plane” was notably used to provide a “safe haven” for former President George W. Bush after the 9/11 attacks when he stopped at Barksdale Air Force Base to address the nation.

A rumor about the E-4B "Nightwatch" plane taking flight circulated on X after the U.S. struck three key nuclear sites in Iran.

One of the United States' four E-4B "Nightwatch" planes flew on June 17, 2025, but that trip wasn't related to the current conflict between Israel and Iran, a spokesperson for the Air Force confirmed.

As President Trump contemplates a strike on Iran's nuclear sites, the E-4B Nightwatch, a doomsday plane, flew to Joint Base ...

The country has a fleet of E-4B aircraft – with at least one on alert around the clock, according to the U.S. Air Force. Here’s what you need to know about the “Doomsday Plane.” ...

The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the 'doomsday plane', acts as an airborne command centre for the President, defence secretary, and the joint chiefs of staff, during crises ...

One of America’s “doomsday planes” made a flight to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC, Tuesday night as President Trump weighs whether to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The E-4B Nightwatch, often nicknamed the ‘Doomsday Plane’ or the ‘Flying Pentagon’, is one of the most powerful and secure aircraft in the world.