Nuclear command and control

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October 2024
Boeing E-6 Mercury
Replacement aircraft officially named E-130J.
2022
Boeing E-6 Mercury
Development of E-XX TACAMO replacement aircraft began in earnest.
2021
Boeing E-6 Mercury
Purchased a Royal Air Force E-3D Sentry aircraft for conversion into a dedicated E-6 trainer.
2020
Boeing E-6 Mercury
Navy decided to independently develop an E-XX TACAMO replacement aircraft.
2020
Boeing E-6 Mercury
Initial orders placed for EC-130J variant as E-6 replacement.
2020 Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program enters the design review phase, marking a significant milestone in modernizing the United States' strategic nuclear infrastructure.
2020 Nuclear Matters Handbook was revised, providing updated guidance on nuclear weapon employment decision-making process, including the President's advisory consultation with senior military and defense leaders.
2015
Boeing E-6 Mercury
Air Force and Navy recognized the need for new aircraft to replace E-4 and E-6 models.
2015 Nuclear Matters Handbook was previously published, describing protocols for nuclear weapon decision-making procedures.

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