I thought this was already decided and a done deal. A10’s will continue to fly until 2027. The plane is getting new wings and has been under constant development for decades according Grumman.
The A10 cannot be replaced in certain roles and air power is moving back in the direction of FAC(A) and SCAR (strike coordinated armed reconnaissance). The only aircraft that even comes close is the OV10x but it’s experimental, limited, and lacks the firepower or survivability of the A10.
“...survivability...”
Can you say “Titanium Hull”? It’s in there...