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U.S. Air Force to Retire A-10 Warthogs by 2027

6/28/2025

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The U.S. Air Force is set to retire its fleet of 162 A-10 Warthogs by 2027, seeking $57 million in the 2026 budget. This move underscores growing worries about the aircraft's safety against modern threats. As the Air Force pivots towards funding cutting-edge projects like the F-47 fighter, discussions about the A-10's successor intensify.

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The U.S. Air Force is set to retire its fleet of 162 A-10 Warthogs by 2027, seeking $57 million in the 2026 budget. This move underscores growing worries about the aircraft's safety against modern threats. As the Air Force pivots towards funding cutting-edge projects like the F-47 fighter, discussions about the A-10's successor intensify.