Air Force using Sentinel money to retrofit Qatar jet
When the Air Force needed funds to convert a luxury Qatari jet into a temporary Air Force One, it dipped into money originally set aside for its troubled Sentinel missile program. Officials say the reallocation won’t delay the already over-budget, years-late missile overhaul—but it highlights just how complex and costly presidential air travel has become. The retrofit, reportedly driven by former President Trump’s frustration with delays on new VC-25B jets, is expected to cost up to $400 million and be completed in under a year. Audrey Decker with Defense One has the full story.
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