US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan
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'largest retirement'
SUMMARY

The US Air Force plans to retire all A-10 Warthog jets by 2026, alongside canceling the E-7 Wedgetail program due to delays and budget concerns. This decision forms part of a plan to phase out 340 aircraft as outlined in the 2026 budget proposal.

If approved, it would mark the largest aircraft retirement in years. The Air Force also aims to offload various other aircraft types, including F-16s, F-15s, and C-130s.

Funding for the Air Force is planned at $184.9 billion, with an additional request for $38.6 billion pending.

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