The Straits Times19h agoSource

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades

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President Donald Trump announced on July 19 at Joint Base Andrews that the Qatari-donated jet used as Air Force One will undergo extensive upgrades, following security concerns. The statement came amid questions about the plane's security features.

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Qatar is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, hosting a major U.S. military base.

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President Trump said the Qatari-donated jet that serves as Air Force One will be sent away for upgrades.

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President Trump said the Qatari-donated jet that serves as Air Force One will be sent away for upgrades.

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  • Qatar is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, hosting a major U.S. military base.
  • The donation and upgrade could strengthen bilateral ties or be criticized as foreign dependence.

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<p>JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 19 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will soon be sent away for upgrades, following questions about the plane's security features.</p>

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President Trump said the Qatari-donated jet that serves as Air Force One will be sent away for upgrades.

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There were questions about the plane's security features.

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