The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium ...

"The coolest thing I've ever done in an airplane to this day is shooting the gun," the A-10 pilot and squadron commander said.

Won't Happen: The A-10 Warthog, renowned for its resilience and heavy ground-attack capabilities, is now being phased out by the U.S. Air Force, with discussions of sending remaining airframes to ...

Supporters of the A-10 have argued that no other aircraft, notably the F-35 Lightning II, can fill the Thunderbolt II’s role.

Summary and Key Points: The idea of converting the A-10 Warthog into a carrier-based aircraft is appealing but impractical due to significant engineering challenges. -The A-10, designed for close air ...

As Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced yesterday, the Pentagon is grappling with what to keep and what to cut in a time of tight budgets and national security challenges. At the Air Force, leaders ...

The Air Force is in the process of retiring the A-10 “Warthog” aircraft, putting hundreds of jobs in the crosshairs. The A-10s have been based at Martin State Airport in Middle River for more than 40 ...

There was once talk of giving Ukraine this legendary tank killer, but military leaders argued the 40-year-old plane likely wouldn't survive the fight.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential group of U.S. lawmakers, including John McCain, in line to become the head of the Senate's powerful Armed Services Committee, on Thursday pledged to thwart the ...

EFFORTS TO SAVE THE UNIT. WHAT’S GOING ON, DAVID? WELL, A FULL COURT PRESS IS UNDERWAY, AND THIS INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM FACE TO FACE MEETINGS WITH THE AIR FORCE SECRETARY TO RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS. 11 ...

CENTCOM launched Operation Hawkeye Strike, striking over 70 targets with more than 100 precision munitions after two U.S. Soldiers and an interpreter were ...