The U.S. Navy is set to introduce a powerful new aircraft called the E-130J, designed to carry out one of the most important and secretive missions in national defense. This plane will play a key role in the TACAMO mission—an operation that supports nuclear missile submarines, ensuring the U.S. can maintain control of its nuclear forces, even in the most extreme situations.

The E-130J is based on a C-130J-30 cargo plane but with special upgrades. These upgrades will allow it to take over...