They keep doing a few things to extend the life of that bird while the rumors swirl around about its demise. My money says that some powerful and influential people know that we really do not have a comparable weapons system to replace it with.
NEVER trust a gubmint contract announcement, until it happens.
With the Presidential Election still undetermined, and the economy teetering on the edge of the abyss, I am concerned that folks next year might be looking back at 2020 with a longing fondness.
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The new maintenance contract with Northrop Grumman runs through November 2030. Built by Fairchild Republic Co. prior to its acquisition by Northrop, the A-10 aircraft is designed to help the Air Force perform airborne forward air control and close air support operations.
The Air Force has tried to retire the plane multiple times in the past decade, but Congress has repeatedly blocked those attempts.
As an Infantryman, the A-10 is one of my all time favorite aircrafts, that and Specter Gunship. Like Guardian Angels from the sky.
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