Key Points and Summary - With the A-10 Warthog retiring, debate flares over close air support and whether a “stealth Warthog” could survive modern air defenses. -Stealth would demand a total ...

The Avenger has seen use in multiple conflicts, earning a reputation that will linger long after the A-10 platform is retired. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is finally slated for ...

The A-10, now in the twilight of its career, is uniquely suited to protect naval assets from lower-end threats, such as ...

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 ...

In spite of ongoing debate over its value in a future great-power conflict, the A-10 Warthog remains beloved by many in the Pentagon—and has demonstrated continuing effectiveness.