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A-10s extended to 2030 as Iran ceasefire nears end and talks stall
world1 month ago

A-10s extended to 2030 as Iran ceasefire nears end and talks stall

The U.S. Air Force will keep the A-10 Thunderbolt in service through at least 2030 after Congress required 103 aircraft, while the broader U.S.–Iran situation remains unsettled: Trump says the ceasefire ends Wednesday and extending it is unlikely without a deal, Iran warns against threats and continues diplomacy with Pakistan, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted, and fresh talks between Israel and Lebanon are planned.

US Air Force Plans to Retire A-10s and Cancel E-7 Procurement by 2027
defense11 months ago

US Air Force Plans to Retire A-10s and Cancel E-7 Procurement by 2027

The US Air Force plans to retire all 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets and cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program by 2026, as part of a broader budget plan that includes retiring several other aircraft and increasing spending on new technologies like the B-21 Raider and F-15EX Eagle II, contingent on congressional approval of the budget reconciliation bill.

A-10 Attack Planes Deployed to Middle East to Prevent Escalation
militaryinternational-relations2 years ago

A-10 Attack Planes Deployed to Middle East to Prevent Escalation

American A-10 "Warthog" attack planes have been deployed to the Middle East as part of a larger effort by the Pentagon to deter a wider regional conflict between Israel and Hamas. The deployment aims to discourage Iran and other militant groups from escalating violence. More advanced military aircraft are expected to join the A-10s. The US is committed to supporting Israel's defense and has taken steps to bolster its presence in the region. The Pentagon has not disclosed the number of A-10s deployed or other specific air deployments.

Draft NDAA proposes retirement of A-10 and F-15 for US Air Force.
military3 years ago

Draft NDAA proposes retirement of A-10 and F-15 for US Air Force.

The US Air Force would be allowed to retire 42 A-10 Warthog attack planes in 2024 and 57 F-15C and F-15D fighters under a proposed version of the House’s fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. However, the Air Force wouldn’t be able to cut any more A-10s until it shows lawmakers a plan on how it would conduct close air support missions. The proposed bill would also require progress reports on the development and technology maturation of Next Generation Air Dominance and drone wingman programs.