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The US Air Force Wanted to Retire All 162 A-10 Warthogs in 2026. Congress Wrote a Law Forcing It to Keep 126 of Them Flying Until 2033 and Named the Law After the Sound the Gun Makes.

The US Air Force wanted every remaining A-10 Warthog gone in the FY2026 budget cycle — all 162 of them, two years ahead of...

Brandon Weichert2 hours ago

Why Won’t the A-10 Warthog Ever Go Away? Following years of debate, Congress has finally approved a U.S. Air Force plan to begin the...

Maya CarlinJune 7, 2023

The GAU-8 Avenger is one impressive weapon system and the foundation of the A-10 Warthog, despite its age, won’t go away anytime soon. Used...

Peter SuciuApril 4, 2023