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Some A-10 Warthogs may dodge retirement under proposed Senate bill

The DOD's fiscal 2026 budget calls for the Air Force to retire its remaining 162 A-10 attack planes. The Senate's version would have the service keep 103.

By Stephen Losey

40 minutes ago

US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan

The Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

A-10s are being spotted in Syria. Here’s how they’re being used.

"The self-defense actions … were in no way related to ongoing operations in and around Aleppo or northwest Syria."

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

Air Force A-10 will no longer bare teeth overseas with Korea exit

The Air Force will begin removing its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from Osan Air Base starting in January 2025.

8 months ago

Defense bill would let Air Force retire A-10s, F-15s — but not F-22s

Lawmakers want to see more detailed plans for collaborative combat aircraft and the Next Generation Air Dominance platform.

By Stephen Losey

19 months ago

Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadrons

They worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.

By Stephen Losey

20 months ago