Why the Doomsday plane is in Europe with the President – inside the “flying Pentagon”

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4 years ago

March 27, 2022

Ahron Young

It’s referred to as the “flying Pentagon”, but the United States’ nuclear proof airplane has been called into action as the President traveled to Europe.

The specially adapted Boeing 747 was designed during the Cold War as an aerial command post in case of a nuclear war.

If the President steps foot on this aircraft, chances are something big is happening.

Designed from the ground up when tensions were high between the United States and the Soviet Union.

The Boeing 747 E4-B is fitted with nuclear and thermal shielding and is nicknamed both the Doomsday plane.

Officially called the Nightwatch, the aircraft has three decks and can hold a crew of 112 people and can fly for 12 hours without landing – but aerial refuelling means it can stay flying for days.

Its windows have wire-mesh to keep them in tact in the event of an outside explosion, and the wiring on board has been specially hardened.

While Air Force One has been designed for luxury and expressing soft power as the President travels the world, the Nightwatch is functional and designed for military use.

Inside it has 18 bunks, six bathrooms, a conference room and executive quarters.

Presidential escort

The Nightwatch has recently been spotted flying over Ireland, keeping a close eye on the President as he travelled to Europe.

This comes as Russian state TV warns any NATO intervention, even sending in peacekeepers to Ukraine, could be met with a nuclear response.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously placed his nuclear resources on full alert in an attempt to scare off the west from action.

All that puts the Nightwatch front and centre of the US military plans.

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SpaceX shifts focus to Moon with ambitious Lunar City plans

Elon Musk shifts SpaceX focus from Mars to a 2027 Moon landing, merging with xAI for AI satellite networks.

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9 hours ago

February 10, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Elon Musk shifts SpaceX focus from Mars to a 2027 Moon landing, merging with xAI for AI satellite networks.

Elon Musk has set his sights closer to home—literally. SpaceX is now prioritizing the creation of a self-sustaining city on the Moon within the next decade. The ambitious plan marks a major shift from previous Mars-focused strategies, aiming for an uncrewed Starship landing as early as 2027 to support NASA’s Artemis program.

This pivot comes as SpaceX merges with Musk’s xAI, combining the companies into a massive $1.25 trillion valuation. Musk believes the Moon offers practical advantages for launches, making it a more strategic stepping stone for humanity’s future in space.

Alongside lunar ambitions, SpaceX is also developing satellite networks to back AI technologies in orbit. Despite the excitement, NASA’s Artemis program has faced delays, pushing the first crewed lunar flight to March due to technical issues.

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Claude AI is transforming software engineering and productivity

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

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1 day ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

Anthropic has confirmed that its AI, Claude, now handles almost all coding tasks at the company. Engineers are shifting from writing code to oversight and planning, marking a major change in how software development teams operate.

Users report a productivity boost of 50 percent since implementing Claude, highlighting the potential of AI to reshape workflows and day-to-day operations. The shift raises questions about the balance between human oversight and automated code generation.

The move has also affected markets, with shares of Indian IT services companies falling as investors assess the impact on traditional tech roles. Industry leaders stress that while AI can generate code, human input remains crucial for design, review, and strategic decision-making.

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OpenAI and Anthropic launch faster, smarter AI tools for enterprise coding

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionizing enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionising enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled powerful new AI coding models aimed at transforming enterprise software development. GPT-5.3 Codex operates 25% faster than its predecessor, tackling complex tasks and following real-time directions without losing context.

Claude Opus 4.6 introduces ‘agent teams’, allowing multiple AI agents to work on tasks simultaneously. The update also includes a one-million-token context window, enabling large volumes of text and code to be processed in a single prompt.

GitHub now supports multiple coding agents, letting developers compare AI approaches on the same problems. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing for enterprise adoption, highlighting the potential for professional applications across industries.

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