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DNyuzAir Force wants to retire the rest of its A-10s in 2026
The proposal is sure to get pushback from Congress.
Why the A-10 ‘Warthog’ Won’t Survive a War with China
Key Points and Summary – The US Air Force has announced plans to retire its entire fleet of 162 A-10 “Warthog” Thunderbolt II aircraft by the end of fiscal year 2026, two years ahead of schedule. The iconic close air support platform, beloved by ground troops for its durability and powerful GAU-8 Avenger cannon, is being phased out as the Air Force deems it unable to survive in a modern conflict against a peer adversary like China. The A-10’s ro…
If Congress agrees with the Pentagon [which isn't always a given], then the US Air Force's budget for the next fiscal year is expected to be $184.9 billion. This sum could benefit from a $24.7 billion "bonus" if the bill... This article The US Air Force wants to retire all its A-10 Warthog attack jets by 2026 appeared first on Zone Militaire.
A-10 Retirement Moved Up Two Years
Key Points: -162 Warthogs to be decommissioned -F-35s and F-15s assume ground attack role -350 other aircraft to be retired The last flight of the Air Force’s A-10 Warthog close support aircraft will occur in 2026 as part of a budget cut. The beloved attack plane was supposed to be in service through 2028 but the early retirement was included in the Air Force’s 2026 budget request. “The probably key one that most folks will want to be aware of i…
Air Force Wants To Retire The Rest Of Its A-10s In 2026 - Data Intelligence
The Air Force wants to get rid of its remaining A-10 Warthogs in fiscal 2026 rather than gradually phase them out, a move the service hopes will open up funding for new weapons that are better suited for a future fight. The service released its list of proposed retirements after the Pentagon’s unconventional budget rollout last week, which proposes cuts to the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet and funnels more money into the sixth-generation F-…
u.s. Air Force Seeks to Advance the Final Withdrawal of All Its a-10 Warthog Attack Aircraft by 2026
As part of the list of aircraft that it will seek to withdraw from service during the year 2026, the U.S. Air Force has included its last 162 A-10 Warthog attack aircraft, in what would be an important advance in relation to the originally planned deadlines. The units in question are part of a total of 340 aircraft from which the institution will seek to dispose in the near future, plans that in turn are accompanied by decisions regarding the ca…
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