American A-10 Shoots Down Iran Drones
An American A-10 has returned from deployment in the Middle East with two Shahed-type drone kill markings, indicating its involvement in counter-UAS combat.
The aircraft, callsign TABOR61, was spotted landing at a New England airbase on October 11 with stylized drone silhouettes and "Ares" nose art on its fuselage.
TABOR61 arriving at PSM after a trip from Lajes!
The photographs suggest the Warthog completed a six-month rotation within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
The US Air Force has not confirmed specific engagements, but the markings imply the A-10C may have intercepted Iranian-made one-way attack drones.
- The A-10 bears two Shahed-type drone kill markings.
- The aircraft supported Operation Inherent Resolve.
Author's summary: A-10 returns with drone kill marks.