The A-10 Warthog’s designers understood that battle damage in combat would be inevitable—and overengineered the plane to ...

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

The decision comes as A-10s have seen increased involvement during Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

Warthogs in a September 2025 divestment ceremony at Martin State Airport, the program has now been preserved through 2030.

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

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 ...

Air Force delays A-10 retirement to 2030 after combat shows the Warthog still fills a role newer jets cannot replace ...

The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with plans to retire the A-10, which for decades has proven ideally suited for combat search-and-rescue operations.

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 A-10 Warthog's retirement is being put on hold after the platform has seen increased action during the Iran war. (Air Force) Editor’s note: This story was updated April 21, 2026, with additional ...

TULSA, Okla. — A legendary piece of U.S. military history could soon become the newest landmark welcoming visitors to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. The museum is working to bring a combat-tested ...