Discover why despite years of retirement pressure, the A-10 Warthog remains in service.

Operation Epic Fury just escalated as the U.S. deploys the A-10 Warthog against Iran, bringing a new level of aerial dominance. With unmatched loitering ability, versatile weapons, and anti-drone ...

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

In an about-face from earlier years, the Air Force announced Monday that it will maintain the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack jet to 2030. “We will EXTEND the A-10 “Warthog” platform to 2030,” Air ...

Regardless of the A-10’s eventual fate, the Air Force must preserve a specialized “Attack Pilot” role—for which the Warthog ...

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 ...

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 ...

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base invited 13 News to watch its A-10 squadron train one last time at the Barry M. Goldwater Range ...

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 ...

As if one downed military aircraft wasn't bad enough, the U.S. ended up losing two in the same day during its current war with Iran. The second plane hit by enemy fire on April 3, an A-10 Thunderbolt ...

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.