Line 1: Old Warhorse, New Trick: A-10 Warthog Drafted to Blow Up Drones Over US Bases

Line 1: Old Warhorse, New Trick: A-10 Warthog Drafted to Blow Up Drones Over US Bases

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The U.S. military is dusting off its Cold War-era A-10 "Warthog" attack jet for a shockingly modern mission: shooting down cheap drone swarms that could attack American bases. Currently, most U.S. bases, especially those inside the country, have no dedicated air defenses because existing plans were designed to stop expensive ballistic missiles. However, the new threat comes from low-flying drones that can easily slip past traditional missile defenses. The proposed solution is to repurpose the heavily armored A-10, famous for its massive 30mm cannon, to patrol the skies above sensitive locations like nuclear bases. The jet's cannons, missiles, and advanced sensors would allow it to hunt and destroy incoming drone swarms effectively, turning a Cold War relic into a cost-effective shield against a modern vulnerability [111656].