US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday for a Nato summit, marking his second visit to Britain this year. The visit will involve a multi-million-pound security operation, with the president bringing a fleet of specialised vehicles and equipment.
Air Force One, the president's customised Boeing 747-200B aircraft, is equipped with advanced avionics and defences, including the ability to jam enemy radar and eject flares. It can refuel midair, allowing unlimited flight time, and features secure communications for use as a mobile command centre. The aircraft has 85 telephones and 4,000 sq ft of space, including a medical facility and galleys that can feed 100 people.
Several cargo planes, such as C-17 Globemasters, transport the president's armoured vehicles and helicopters ahead of his arrival. The presidential motorcade includes two identical limousines, known as 'The Beast', which weigh about nine tonnes and feature armour-plated bodies, bulletproof windows, tear gas grenade launchers, and night vision cameras. The vehicles also have reinforced tyres and sealed cabins for chemical attack protection.
A military aide always accompanies the president, carrying the 'football'—an emergency satchel containing nuclear launch codes. The president carries personal identification codes on a plastic card called the 'biscuit'. The security operation for Trump's previous state visit in June cost the Metropolitan Police £3.4m, while a 2018 working visit cost over £14.2m.
