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If the U.S. is retiring the A-10, why not give it to Ukraine?

So, why isn’t this ground-pounding legend showing up in the skies over Ukraine? In this video, I’ll break down the reasons: - America’s Strategy: The U.S. always achieves air superiority before deploying CAS assets like the A-10, something Ukraine doesn’t have yet. - Operational Challenges: Russian MiG-29s and Su-35s would make short work of the A-10 without air dominance. - Logistical Issues: Training Ukrainian pilots and maintainers, sourcing replacement parts, and integrating the A-10 into Ukraine’s Air Force would be a logistical nightmare. - Better Options: Ukraine already has the Su-25 Grach, its Soviet-era A-10 counterpart, which is better suited for its current needs.

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  • Originally Aired November 27, 2024
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Created June 11, 2026 by
    annomatik
  • Modified June 11, 2026 by
    annomatik