The Air Force planned to retire the A-10 this year, but extended its life as it continues to fly in the Middle East.

The A-10 Warthog’s designers understood that battle damage in combat would be inevitable—and overengineered the plane to ...

Key Points and Summary: The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium rounds at nearly 4,000 rpm and shreds armor with the ...

America’s unsightly but effective A-10 Warthog jet is being deployed in the Persian Gulf, decades after the service wanted to ...

The US Air Force is extending the service life of its decades-old A-10 Warthog attack aircraft. Air Force Secretary Troy ...

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) ...

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are strafing boats in the Straits of Hormuz as part of President Trump’s war on Iran, and at least some experts say it shows why the venerable aircraft should remain in service.

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury, March 9, 2026. (U.S. Air Force) A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt ...

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