A-10 Warthog
Coverage of A-10 Warthog in the Nexus archive.
- F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief
The U.S. Air Force is considering replacing the A-10 Warthog's combat search-and-rescue role with F-35 and F-15 fighter jets. The USAF chief has indicated these modern aircraft may take over missions traditionally performed by the A-10, signaling a potential shift in military aircraft deployment strategy.
- U.S. launched "air armada" to rescue F-15 crew in Iran
The U.S. military executed a large-scale rescue operation using 176 aircraft and hundreds of personnel to save the crew of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran. The mission, part of Operation Epic Fury, involved complex coordination to mislead Iranian forces and safely extract the pilot and weapon-system officer.
- Iran Shoots Down F-15 Fighter Jet After Trump Bragged They Had No Capability
Iran downed a U.S. F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 Warthog near the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting President Trump's claims that Iran lacked anti-aircraft capabilities. The incident highlights escalating U.S.-Iran tensions following Trump's military assertions and recent attacks on Iranian infrastructure.