⚔️ War & Conflict Apr 20, 2026 · Michael Scanlon

Air Force extends 3 A-10 squadrons, each expected to keep 18 Warthogs

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Air Force extends 3 A-10 squadrons, each expected to keep 18 Warthogs
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Editor’s note: This story was updated April 21, 2026, with additional details from an Air Force spokesperson.The United States Air Force is going to keep the A-10 Warthog in service through 2030, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink announced Monday on X, reversing a retirement timeline set to conclude in 2029.“In consultation with [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth], we will EXTEND the A-10 ‘Warthog’ platform to 2030,” Meink wrote. “This preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base wo

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