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Approximate operating costs of an A-10 vs. a F-35.
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/07/the-air-force-wants-to-retire-the-a-10-warthog-congress-says-nope/
I'm not sure we will be out of the type or theater the A10 excels at for some time. While I agree with the pivot to near-peer, I doubt a few squadrons of F35s will make thaat much of a strategic difference.
Of course they would be in Rubio's state.....
