Warthog Gets a New Job: Old A-10 Jet Eyed to Shoot Down Drones Over US Nuke Bases

**Warthog Gets a New Job: Old A-10 Jet Eyed to Shoot Down Drones Over US Nuke Bases** The U.S. military is considering an unusual solution to a critical vulnerability: using the aging A-10 "Warthog" attack jet to defend its own bases from drone attacks. Most American bases, particularly those inside the United States, have no dedicated air defenses. Existing plans focused on stopping ballistic missiles, which require expensive, high-tech systems. But the rising threat is now from cheap, low-flying drones that can evade traditional missile defenses [111656]. The proposed answer is the A-10. This heavily armored jet, famous for its 30mm cannon, could patrol the skies above sensitive locations like nuclear bases. Its cannons, missiles, and advanced sensors could hunt drone swarms effectively [111656]. The concept repurposes the Cold War-era aircraft for a modern problem. It offers a potentially cost-effective way to protect vital national security sites from a growing and accessible threat [111656]. Meanwhile, deep political divisions over military authority continue in Washington. Senate Republicans are taking a rare procedural step to protect former President Donald Trump's military authority, moving to block a Democratic effort to repeal the 2001 war powers resolution used for a recent operation [50051]. The move follows "Operation Absolute Resolve," a military action under Trump, and Republicans argue the repeal would weaken presidential authority during ongoing threats [50051]. Old Jet, New Mission: A-10 Warthog Eyed for US Base Defense Against Drones Senate Republicans Move to Shield Trump's War Powers