The service moved up the retirement of the final 162 close attack fighters by two years in a budget request and asked for far ...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the “A-10 Warthog,” earned its legendary reputation for toughness through its unique design and combat-proven resilience. -The pilot is protected within a ...

A combination of budget constraints, strategic realignment, and the evolution of warfare in the decades since the A-10’s debut has contributed to the aircraft’s retirement.

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

Few aircraft inspire as much respect—and fear on the battlefield—as the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Su-25 Frogfoot. Conceived ...

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

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has served the US Air Force for nearly half a century. While the service had wanted to retire all its A-10s, the Senate has saved some from the chopping block.