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New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say

Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.

By Tyler Pager, Eric Lipton, Adam Goldman, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. BarnesJuly 10, 2026
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Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.

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