The 19 heads of state traveling to New Delhi for the G20 Summit this weekend under India’s chairmanship include US Vice President Joe Biden.
To attend the conference on September 9 and 10, Biden will fly into New Delhi on Thursday, September 7. On September 8, outside of the historic summit, he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a private setting.
In addition to the most costly cars in the world, cutting-edge weapons, bomb detectors, a control room, and a parallel communication system, the US President will have his or her own security system in place. Biden will have a large fleet of vehicles, such as The Beast, for ground movement during the summit in addition to Air Force One and helicopters for air travel.
‘Safest Car’
The armored limousine has tear gas canisters, bulletproof windows, and military-grade armor.
Aluminum, ceramic, and steel make up the vehicle’s armour, which may defend the occupants from chemical warfare. 8. In event of a chemical or biological attack, it also has its own oxygen supply.
Its front doors are 5 inches thick, while the back doors are 8 inches thick. To resist a bomb blast, it contains five layers of glass and polycarbonate. A tear gas dispenser, shotgun, smoke screen, two bags of blood that match the president, a communication device, GPS, and night vision are a few of the improved features.
Cost and Seating Capacity
Despite being a limousine, The Beast has seven seats and a ton of amenities that aren’t found in other vehicles. It is close to 2,000 pounds.
The most recent model cost over $1.5 million and was introduced in 2018 by General Motors (GM) in the US.
What makes it called The Beast?
President George W. Bush’s inauguration in 2001 was the first appearance of “The Beast.” According to The Independent, Bush’s car was a completely new design that included many of the features found on the contemporary model.
Even after Bush, when multiple US presidents changed, the name remained. During their journeys abroad, the US President keeps the car. Even during the Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last year, Joe Biden drove the vehicle.
Joe Biden’s Security Arrangements
The best trained and physically fit cops between the ages of 21 and 28 have been assigned to a proximity unit to guard the US President during the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi. To defend the US President from any attack, these officers will be armed with pistols, long- and short-range weaponry like the M4 and Glock, as well as bullet-resistant clothing.
The US has suggested bringing 75–80 of their own vehicles to the G20 summit. However, after lengthy negotiations, the US decided on 60 automobiles, according to a story in The Indian Express.
Weeks ago, a group of security personnel came in India and began coordinating with the US Embassy in the nation’s capital for the security of Vice President Biden. This was the beginning of the security preparation for the US President.
Where Will Joe Biden Stay?
The ITC Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi will serve as the US President’s hotel. For the president, a number of security precautions have been implemented. A special lift will be erected to transport Biden to his room on the 14th floor, where secret service commandos will be stationed on every floor of the hotel.