In a world where nuclear firepower defines global power, a handful of missiles stand out for their unmatched range, payload, and sheer destructive potential. From land to sea, these missiles combine speed,

Welcome back to the Daily Aviation for a feature on the powerful, twin-engined A-10 Thunderbolt II, or more popularly known as The Warthog. Footage Credit: US Air Force, US Navy, Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Thumbnail Credit: US Air Force,

Both the Russian and American aircraft are entering the end of their useful service lives, as ground anti-air defenses grow increasingly sophisticated.

The Russians have used 118 drones and a Kh-31 guided air-launched missile in its attack on Ukraine going on since the night of 11-12 October. According to the Air Force, 113 drones have been shot down or jammed.

The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.