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U.S. A-10 Warthog and F-15 Strike Eagles Damaged in Iranian Missile Attack
Aviation News – An Iranian missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan damaged multiple U.S. military aircraft overnight between September 8 and 9,...
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Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Iranian Missile Strike Damages U.S. Aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly lost a wing while around eight F-15s suffered lighter damage during an Iranian missile attack on the U.S. base in Jordan. Multiple U.S. military aircraft were reportedly damaged during an Iranian missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to people with direct knowledge of the incident who […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso10 SeptA
Iranian missile strike reportedly damages USAF A-10 and F-15Es in Jordan
Multiple US Air Force aircraft were damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau10 Sept
How The US Air Force Is Extending The A-10's Retirement To 2030
The A-10 was built to hunt tanks. So why is the Air Force using it to protect a nuclear submarine from modern maritime threats?
The A-10 Warthog Just Flew Its Final Sortie From The Base That Trained Its Pilots For 50 Years
The boneyard bids farewall to its last Warthogs.
A-10 Flies Armed Airborne Escort in Exercise with a Ballistic Missile Submarine
The Ohio class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) received an airborne escort while surfaced in the Pacific Ocean, exercising with a U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II. As one of the most destructive and most valuable assets in the entire U.S. military, the protection of the U.S. Navy’s 14 Ohio class ballistic missile […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet4 Aug
US Air Force ends nearly 50 years of A-10 flights at Davis-Monthan
The US Air Force flew the A-10C Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, for the final time on…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau4 AugAN
End of an Era: U.S. Air Force Bids Farewell to Iconic A-10 Warthog at Davis-Monthan Base
Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force officially concluded nearly five decades of legendary A-10C Thunderbolt II operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on July...
5 Structural Advantages Of The A-10 Warthog For Close Air Support Missions
This aircraft offers some impressive offensive and defensive capabilities.
A-10 Thunderbolt II Takes Final Flight at Davis-Monthan AFB
The U.S. Air Force’s 355th Wing conducted the final flight with the A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan AFB, as the service ends A-10 operations at the installation. The A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 355th Wing flew for the last time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The flight celebrated the end […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso30 Jul
‘BRRRRT Act’ Introduced in U.S. Congress to Keep the A-10 Warthog in Service
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at halting the retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II until a fully certified replacement is operational. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.) introduced in the U.S. Congress the ‘BRRRRT Act’, or ‘Bolstering Recognition, Resurgence, Retention, and Remembrance of the Thunderbolt’, (H.R. 9780) on July 20, 2026. The […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso23 Jul
How The Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog’s Titanium Bathtub Protects Pilots From Ground-Level Ballistics
The story behind America's flying tank buster.
Why The Boeing KC-46 Still Has Refueling Limitations With Several USAF Aircraft
KC-46 Pegasus still faces A-10 and stealth aircraft refueling limits as Boeing works on boom and vision system fixes.
A-10 Takes Part in Final Public Range Day in Arizona
Airmen and the local community gathered as Davis-Monthan hosted the final public A-10 Range Day at the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Arizona, the last public Range Day with the A-10C Thunderbolt II on Jun. 24, 2026 held its last Range Day. […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam2 Jul
Why The US Air Force Is Keeping 54 A-10 Warthogs Flying After Operation Epic Fury
Even though the USAF has indicated it will keep three squadrons of Warthogs in service for a couple extra years, it doesn't change the calculous.
How A 24-Jet F-35 Order & A Halted A-10 Retirement Created The US Air Force's 2030 Fighter Gap
Why the US Air Force faces a 2030 fighter shortfall, and how F-35 cuts, A-10 retirements, and F-15EX buys shape the outcome.
Why The A-10 Warthog's Rescue Of A Downed F-15E Pilot Forced The Air Force To Reverse Its Retirement
The Air Force both wants to keep the Warthog in service for four more years and slash its A-10 fleet in half in Fiscal 2027.
The US Air Force Retired Its Last A-10 Warthog – Here's What Fills The Gap
Why the A-10's role is not being directly replaced and why debate is whether its role is disappearing or evolving.