USAF rapid adds nose-mounted aerial refueling probe to A-10C

The post highlights the rapid fielding of a newly added nose-mounted aerial refueling probe on the A-10C, described as an 'aerial refueling enhancement' already used operationally. This is a notable platform modification that can extend loiter time and mission reach for close air support and maritime security tasks, and it signals continued incremental modernization while broader autonomy/CCA concepts are explored.