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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades
Caption: Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades. President Donald Trump said the Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for use as Air Force One will undergo another round of upgrades within a month to be "maxed out" with additional capabilities. Trump made the announcement after returning from the FIFA World Cup final, responding to questions about reports that the aircraft lacks some of the necessary defensive systems. He insisted the aircraft already has significant capabilities but said further modifications are planned to bring it in line with the existing fleet. The jet entered presidential service on 1 July after an accelerated refurbishment by defence contractor L3Harris, becoming a temporary replacement for the ageing Air Force One aircraft. Trump briefly switched back to an older Air Force One during a trip from Turkey to the United Kingdom earlier this month, fuelling speculation that security concerns influenced the decision. The Qatar-donated aircraft is intended to bridge the gap until Boeing delivers two long-delayed next-generation Air Force One jets, now expected in 2028 after years of delays and cost overruns. The aircraft has drawn criticism over both the speed of its conversion and the administration's decision to accept the gift from a foreign government. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Qatar,gift,maxed out,defensive,capabilities,standards,safetey,Boeing,ageing fleet,security,concerns,foreign interference,United States
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