By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack ...

The Air Force’s long-beloved, flying tank of a plane, the A-10C Thunderbolt II, got yet another stay of execution Monday, ...

For the first time in over a decade, the Air Force will not try to shut down the use of the twin-engine jet known best by its ...

The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II will be maintained in service by the U.S. Air Force until at least 2030, under new plans ...

The decision comes as A-10s have seen increased involvement during Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

The U.S. Air Force has extended the life of the A-10 'Warthog' attack plane until 2030, delaying its retirement. Despite ...

This preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to increase combat aircraft production,' says Air Force Secretary Troy Meink | Anadolu ...

The Pentagon has decided to keep the A-10 in service through 2030 following its intensive use in operations against Iran and ...

The 357th Fighter Squadron is saying goodbye to the “last of the dragons” as the A-10 Warthog winds down its time in service. By Nicholas Slayton Published Dec 15, 2025 9:10 AM EST Add Task & Purpose ...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known by most of the U.S. military as the “Warthog,” is the U.S. Air Force’s most beloved and capable close-air-support aircraft. Its low airspeed and ...

A-10s armed with a mixed anti-air and anti-surface armament have been flying attack missions against insurgent groups aligned with the Iranian government in Iraq. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) ...

You've probably heard that everyone's favorite combat jet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, is due to be retired any day now. Most estimates peg the date as sometime in early to mid-2026, so time is running ...