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, suggesting involvement in counter-UAS combat under US Central Command.
Images show the aircraft, callsign TABOR61, with two stylised drone silhouettes and "Ares" nose art on the fuselage after landing at a New England airbase on 11 October.
TABOR61 arriving at PSM after a trip from Lajes!
The photographs indicate 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.
Author's summary: A-10 returns with drone kill marks.