A-10 Warthog releasing flares - Capt. Kippun Sumner/U.S. Air Force 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.

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

The aging attack plane has come close to retirement, but congressional and now military intervention has repeatedly thrown it a lifeline.

Supporters of the A-10 have argued that no other aircraft, notably the F-35 Lightning II, can fill the Thunderbolt II’s role. It is the season of miracles, and there seems to be guardian angels ...

The A-10 Warthog has a new maritime role in targeting boats in the war in Iran that could extend the life of the aircraft, which the U.S. Air Force had been attempting to retire for years. Despite the ...

The Air Force planned to retire the A-10 this year, but extended its life as it continues to fly in the Middle East.

The Air Force has agreed to keep three squadrons of the A-10 operational at least until 2029, but its survival beyond then is doubtful. The US Air Force has announced that it is extending the service ...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the A-10’s history, the technology that has made it still viable today, ...

The Cold War-era “Warthog” was first deployed in combat during Operation Urgent Fury in 1983 and is now proving even more effective in Operation Epic Fury ...

The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...