US’s ‘doomsday’ plane is a ‘White House with wings’ that can withstand a nuke blast | US News [Video]

President Joe Biden has announced the US has ordered new and improved ‘doomsday planes’ which can survive nuclear war.

The announcement has heightened fears that large countries are preparing for World War III, however, as the US looks to replace its outdated E-4B Nightwatch airborne command centre.

A $13 billion contract will see Colorado company Sierra Nevada Corporation work to replace the E-4B, which is also able to survive nuclear war.

The U.S. Air Force says the replacement aircraft would be used in times of destruction by an enemy of ground command and control centres.

The current E-4 platforms were built in the 1970s and are reaching the end of their operational lifespans.

A militarised version of a Boeing 747, the planes boast four engines and the ability to refuel mid-air – and the new versions are sure to be even more high tech than the old ones.

The plane can also reflect electromagnetic pulse with mesh …