There's a reason the US Air Force can't quit the A-10 Thunderbolt II, and while you might think it's simply because the jet is beloved, the real answer is a little less obvious. It comes down to cost.

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 Air Force reversed its plan to decommission the A-10 Warthog by 2029, a decision that affects the attack jet flown out of ...

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 A-10 Thunderbolt II has been terrorizing ground targets since the 1970s and surviving retirement proposals for almost as long. Known officially as the ...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known around the world as the "Warthog," was first introduced in 1976. After nearly half a century in service, the U.S. Air Force is planning to retire the legendary attack ...

America’s unsightly but effective Warthog jet is being heavily deployed in the Persian Gulf, decades after the service wanted to retire it. Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent ...

Airmen in Arizona just built the final A-10 engine. See how this milestone signals the beginning of the end for the legendary Warthog.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies a routine mission over the Central Command area of responsibility on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S ...