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.

The iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the Warthog, has sparked intense debate over its retirement for years. Critics argue the tank-busting aircraft is outdated for modern warfare, while ...

House lawmakers approved provisions allowing the A-10 Warthog to stay in service through its planned 2030 retirement.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The US Air Force is extending the service life of its decades-old A-10 Warthog attack aircraft. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink ...

Requiring the USAF to satisfy all the demands stated in the legislation could see the jet's life extended well past 2030.

On May 21, 2026, Airmen assigned to the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS) gathered with wing leadership to mark the ...

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 legendary ground-attack aircraft has its days numbered, and its replacement raises questions that Congress itself still has not answered ...

Both the F-35 and the upgraded F-15s are excellent strike aircraft in their own right. But can either plane do everything that the A-10 Warthog can? After many years of back-and-forth over the ...

The deployment of additional A-10Cs to the Middle East, the first of which arrived at RAF Lakenheath, demonstrates the continued reliance on the close air support aircraft for operations in Iran. The ...

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Air and Space Museum will be hosting a dedication ceremony for its new A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" aircraft on Saturday to celebrate Armed Forces Day. During the dedication, ...

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Air and Space Museum welcomed an A-10 Warthog for permanent display at the entrance of the museum. On Wednesday, staff at the museum were still working to finish putting the ...