The A10 is the plane we need for most conflicts. Those advanced fighters that are supposed to shoot them down never come. If the Ukrainians had them now they would slaughter the Russians, that was the mission they were designed for. Biggest problem with the A10 is there is no existing manufacturer to give nice six figure post retirement jobs to military people involved with the program. No junkets for politicians. The design is paid for by you and me. We own it. Put it back in production. The F35 is an overpriced, complex unreliable aircraft that has no business in this type of warfare. Heck the single engine turbo prop attack planes are just as effective for 1/10 the cost.