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A-10s Return to Middle East with a New Mission, and a New Weapon
The Israel Times reports that the Wall Street Journal reports that the things are carrying bunker busters as a message to Iran.
[DefenseOne] Tensions with Iran, Russia have CENTCOM calling upon the venerable Warthog once again.

A squadron of A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets, specially modified to nearly triple their bomb loads, has been dispatched to the Middle East to boost U.S. airpower in the region amid increased tensions with Iran-backed forces in Syria.

The Warthogs will get software updates enabling them to carry up to 16 Small Diameter Bombs within weeks, said Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, who leads Air Forces Central Command.
Posted by: Beavis 2023-04-30
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