Congress Saves the A-10 Warthog Again — What That Means for Military Drone Procurement
Congress just forced the USAF to keep the A-10 flying past 2030 — and that decision is sending shockwaves through the defense drone sector. For commercial operators flying Part 107 BVLOS routes and RTK surveying missions, this means tighter budgets for unmanned systems, a surge in second-hand military drone assets hitting the used market, and an urgent recalibration of Pentagon procurement timelines. If you operate a DJI Matrice 350 or fly under a COA, read this now.













