Boeing eyes Middle East for A-10 exports

If Boeing is to export the A-10 when the jet is retired from the U.S. Air Force, one potential market will be the Middle East whereby the attack aircraft can be a low-cost counterterrorism system.

By Daniel J. McLain (Mate 2nd Class) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

A company executive told Aviation Week that besides installing new engines, Boeing plans to add a new targeting pod and a helmet-mounted display system in the upgraded aircraft.

Source: Boeing eyes Middle East for A-10 exports