The US Air Force is extending the service life of the decades-old A-10 "Warthog" until at least 2030, again pushing back the attack aircraft's retirement following heavy combat use against Iran. Air ...

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced that three A-10 squadrons will keep flying through 2030, following the Warthog's heavy combat role in Operation Epic Fury. The Air Force will keep the A-10 ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been in service for more than five decades and could keep flying ...

As early as 2024, the much-loved Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II has been using a modernized 2.75-inch rocket system combined with laser guidance to shoot down drones in the Middle East. The War Zone ...

The A-10 Warthog's retirement is being put on hold after the platform has seen increased action during the Iran war. (Air Force) Editor’s note: This story was updated April 21, 2026, with additional ...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog has performed combat search-and-rescue operations for nearly 50 years. As the U.S. Air Force retires the aircraft, what's next for CSAR remains unclear. (Tech. Sgt.

One type of aircraft used by the U.S. in its 2026 war with Iran is the A-10 Thunderbolt II, which is impressive given that the plane first deployed in March 1976, half a century earlier.

The squadron that qualifies new A-10 pilots for combat duty graduated its last class of students in April, as the US Air Force moves haltingly toward retiring the venerable ground attack fighter.