F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief
Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.
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First seen May 15, 2026
Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.
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UGVs are beginning to replace infantry on Ukraine’s front lines.
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Pilots fear the woes and a new reduction in flight hours is a deadly combination.
An investigation by the Air Force and the defense contractor led to a software change.