The US Air Force is working out how to hand the A-10 Warthog's combat search-and-rescue role off to jets like the F-35

• 03/27/2026, 8:33 AM
• businessinsider.com

US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell

The US Air Force has delayed the retirement of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, but the Warthogs are still headed for replacement, with F-35s, F-15s, and other aircraft expected to take on missions long associated with the A-10 platform.