[FtrPilot]

I believe that the A-10 carries Aim-9L/M Sidewinders, not Aim-120s, which would require a radar. I'm pretty sure that the GAU-8 occupies too much space in the nose to add a radar. Below is a picture of the A-10 inboard profile.

Without a radar, A-10s would need GCI control to run an intercept. Intercepts on a cruise missile at night with no radar is just about impossible.

Without a radar, the A-10 is required to point directly at the target (cruise missile) to get a valid heat tone for the Aim-9L/M. This could be very dangerous on a moonless night.

WRT Russia using 600 meter CEP cruise missiles with conventional warheads is a sure sign of desperation.

[PIF]

They have been recently been re-winged & extensively modified - I don’t know what the modifications are.

[PIF]

Be the first to hear - was over on Denys show and he said France is considering sending Gen4 Dassault Rafales - comes from a report in the Guardian.

Morocco is sending 174 T72EA Tanks, 70 are already in theater.