Why are US 'Warthogs' being used to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

The US has deployed A-10 Warthog aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian boats, drones, and mine threats. Built ...
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Iran conflict 2026: A-10 and AH-64 aircraft conducting operations across Iran's southern flank

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine told reporters on 19 March that the A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft and AH-64 Apache ...
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Russia’s ‘A-10 Warthog’: Su-25 Frogfoot Could Be a Real Flying Tank

Key Points and Summary - Russia and Ukraine are both using the Su-25 "Frogfoot" for close air support, but Russia's Su-25SM3 variant has a "game-changing" advantage: the Vitebsk-25 electronic warfare ...
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Portugal takes delivery of first Embraer A-29Ns and eyes potential for final assembly line

Portugal has taken delivery of its first five of 12 A-29N Super Tucano training and close air support aircraft, with Lisbon also announcing a partnership with Embraer to explore the establishment of ...
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Elite Aircraft That Redefined Air Superiority for U.S. Forces

The A-10 Thunderbolt II was purpose-built entirely around CAS survivability and direct ground support. AC-130 gunships became the gold standard for precision night CAS with unmatched persistence. MQ-1 ...
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L3Harris seeks to transform OA-1K SkyWarden into multi-role platform with counter-UAS focus as international interest surges

US defence manufacturer L3Harris is looking to significantly expand the capabilities of its SkyWarden close air support turboprop with new weapons and sensors. L3Harris is under contract with the ...