A-10 Returns from CENTCOM Deployment with UAS Kill Markings

A-10 Returns from CENTCOM Deployment with UAS Kill Markings

An A-10C Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force was spotted with two interesting kill markings while returning home from its latest deployment in the U.S. CENTCOM Area of Responsibility.

The aircraft was painted with two Shahed-type UAS shapes on its nose, together with other kill markings and an Ares figure.

These markings appear to be the first confirmation that the Warthog has been used in a Counter UAS role and has shot down hostile One Way Attack drones.

No official statement has been released by the U.S.

An A-10C was spotted with the markings while arriving at its home base after a trip from Lajes.

Author's summary: A-10C returns with UAS kill markings.

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The Aviationist The Aviationist — 2025-10-13