US Military Shifts Nuclear Capabilities Amid Budget Constraints

The US Air Force is reviving the Looking Glass mission, which was previously assigned to the Navy’s E-6B Mercury. According to an industry notice, the new program aims to recapitalize missions currently executed on the E-6B. The move comes amid budget constraints and a shift in priorities within the Air Force. Congress has taken notice, with a provision restricting the Air Force secretary’s travel expenses until a report is submitted on the acquisition strategy for the Looking Glass mission.