{"id":48979,"date":"2026-04-20T21:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2026\/04\/20\/us-air-force-extends-a-10-warthog-through-2030\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:11:11","slug":"us-air-force-extends-a-10-warthog-through-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/air-warfare\/2026\/04\/20\/us-air-force-extends-a-10-warthog-through-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Force extends 3 A-10 squadrons, each expected to keep 18 Warthogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Editor\u2019s note: This story was updated April 21, 2026, with additional details from an Air Force spokesperson.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States Air Force is going to keep the A-10 Warthog in service through 2030, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. 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One additional active-duty squadron at Moody will be extended to 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this time, each squadron is expected to retain 18 aircraft, for a total expected retention of 54 A-10s to 2029, followed by a fleet reduction to 36 aircraft by 2030, split between one active-duty and one reserve squadron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Air Force will use a fleet management strategy to keep the A-10s with the longest serviceable life available throughout the extension,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision comes as A-10s have seen increased involvement during Operation Epic Fury in Iran. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A-10s have provided close air support in maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz and were involved in the recent search and rescue mission that recovered two downed F-15E airmen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One A-10 Thunderbolt II crashed during that mission. 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