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From Tank Buster To Drone Hunter: Why The A-10 Warthog Is Proving Too Useful To Retire

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From Tank Buster To Drone Hunter: Why The A-10 Warthog Is Proving Too Useful To Retire
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As early as 2024, the much-loved Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II has been using a modernized 2.75-inch rocket system combined with laser guidance to shoot down drones in the Middle East. The War Zone initially reported on this system's development in 2019, and while it's unclear whether combat engagements began last year or the year before. Now, however, US Air Force A-10 Warthogs have been seen with Shahed silhouette kill markings on their noses, illustrating their combat success.

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