50-year-old A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog gets reprieve as BRRRRT act keeps it alive after Iran showdown
The U.S. House has introduced the BRRRRT Act, a bill that would require the Air Force to retain at least 126 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The proposal comes after the A-10’s reported involvement in recent Iran‑related operations, including combat search‑and‑rescue missions. Lawmakers say the aircraft should stay in service until a fully certified replacement is available.
- ▪The BRRRRT Act, formally named the Bolstering Recognition, Resurgence, Retention, and Remembrance of the Thunderbolt Act, was introduced as H.R. 9780 by Rep. Abe Hamadeh.
- ▪The legislation seeks to reverse plans to retire much of the nearly 50‑year‑old A-10 fleet, mandating a minimum of 126 operational aircraft.
- ▪Supporters cite the A-10’s recent performance in Iran‑related missions, such as supporting downed F‑15E aircrew, as evidence of its continued value.
- ▪The bill emphasizes that the aircraft should not be retired until a certified replacement can perform all of its current missions.
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Pro 50-year-old A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog gets reprieve as BRRRRT act keeps it alive after Iran showdown News By Efosa Udinmwen Published 28 July 2026 BRRRRT Act could keep more A-10 Warthogs after recent successes in Iran When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Military Times) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The BRRRRT Act seeks to keep at least 126 A-10s operationalIran operations revive debate over the A-10's military futureFuture A-10 retirements face stricter certification requirements under new legislationA proposed House bill requires…
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