Air Force can’t quit the A-10 Warthog, extends service into 2030
The Air Force has extended the service of the A-10C Thunderbolt II into 2030. This decision reverses previous plans to end operational service by 2026. The A-10 has been a valued asset for ground troops and attack pilots.
The Air Force had been taking steps to retire the A-10, including closing squadrons and ending maintenance. A class of A-10 pilots graduated in April, marking what was thought to be the end of an era. Further details on the decision to extend the A-10's service are available from the Air Force.
The extension is a significant development for the aircraft, which has been in service for many years.
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