US Deploys A-10C Attack Aircraft to UK Base Amid Rising Tensions

Brief By Twitter X / 5:07 PM on 01 Apr 2026

Twelve US A-10C Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft landed at RAF Lakenheath in England, strengthening military readiness. Known as “tank busters,” these jets feature the GAU-8/A Avenger cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. The deployment comes amid escalating tensions and reports suggesting a potential US-led ground operation linked to the ongoing Iran crisis.