Calling it a disaster is a bit much. I don&#x27;t think anyone expects the A-10 to face modern air defenses from China or Russia. It&#x27;s current use is similar to what it was designed for in the first place. Since it appears the US military does have an interest in something like the Tucano, it would stand to reason that the A-10s currently in service will be used for that role until a replacement is ramped up.