Latest "A-10" stories

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie, Sept. 16, 2022. (Staff Sgt. James A. Richardson Jr./Air Force)

Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says

The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021

Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

24 months ago

Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds

Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Draft showdown -- U.S. military aircraft: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 19: U.S. military aircraft fantasy draft

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

A-10 re-winging completed, will keep Warthog in the air until late 2030s

The new wings have an improved wire harness design, meant to make them easier to remove.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

The Corps is working on an advanced reconnaissance drone that will be launched out the back of the MV-22 Osprey

The air-launched drone has a maximum range of 165 nautical miles and a 100 nautical mile range with a 10 minute loiter time on station.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago