The iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II has an impressive set of upgrades coming just years removed from surviving the Air Force’s financial chopping block.
Air Force Major Matthew Kading, the A-10 Test Director for the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron out of Tucson Air National Guard Base, Arizona, recently spoke to The War Zone about improvements that will keep the aircraft flying for years to come.
“Survivability isn’t just about upgrading equipment and software, it’s about ensuring we’re going into battle with the most up-to-date and lethal tactics,” Major Kading said for an interview published Oct. 23. There are also continued efforts to enhance the A-10’s capability to operate from austere environments with minimal support. All these will allow for greater readiness and mission ability through tactics improvements.”
