# A-10 Thunderbolt II
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The Warthog’s Long Goodbye: Why the U.S. Air Force Is Extending the A-10 Through 2030
The U.S. Air Force has pushed back the retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II from 2026 to 2030, maintaining the legendary close-air-support jet for an additional four years. The decision highlights the ongoing difficulty of replacing the A-10's unique capabilities with newer, more expensive multi-role platforms.
The Fog of Triumphalism: US Air Losses in Iran Challenge Washington’s Victory Narrative
The loss of two U.S. combat aircraft to Iranian defenses has cast a shadow over Washington’s claims of military success in the region. Despite the escalation and a frantic search for missing personnel, the Trump administration maintains that diplomatic channels remain open, even as regional allies like Israel are drawn deeper into the kinetic theater.
Warthogs Over the Levant: Why the Pentagon is Doubling Its Close-Air Support in the Middle East
The U.S. Department of Defense has doubled its fleet of A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft in the Middle East, bringing 18 new planes to the theater. This surge in close-air support capability aims to provide decisive leverage as the U.S. seeks to conclude regional tensions with Iran and its proxies.