US extends A-10 service life to 2030

U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Maine announced that the A‑10C Thunderbolt II will remain operational through 2030, following consultations with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The decision reverses earlier plans to retire the aircraft by the end of the decade, citing its proven close‑air‑support capabilities. The A‑10 has continued to see combat, including recent engagements with Iranian forces. The extension ensures the platform remains a key part of U.S. air power for the next decade.