Trump’s new Air Force One to be ‘maxed out’ following missile defence fears

US President Donald Trump announced that a Boeing 747 jet, donated by Qatar and used as Air Force One, will undergo upgrades due to security concerns. Trump began using the refurbished jumbo jet on July 1, following an accelerated renovation process after accepting it as a gift last year. However, on July 8, he unexpectedly switched to an older Air Force One for a flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom, citing rising hostility with Iran. He described this as a move "for old time's sake" but later returned to the US on the newer plane. The article implies these upgrades are related to missile defense fears, though the specific nature of the security questions is not detailed.