American A-10 Displays Drone Kill Marks
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 an airbase in New England on October 11 with stylised drone silhouettes and "Ares" nose art on the fuselage.
TABOR61 arriving at PSM after a trip from Lajes!
The photographs suggest the Warthog had 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.