I just read an article from that same sight which contends that in a conflict where the battle zone is defended by the latest Russian anti-aircraft technology, neither the A-10 nor any other generation four aircraft would long survive.
You’d send in specialized aircraft to neutralize the anti-aircraft missiles before you’d send in the ground support aircraft. No one’s talking about getting rid of the Spectre gunships but you wouldn’t put them up against anti-aircraft unless you’re an idiot.
Word is that we are all in, and prepared for the last war!
Which is why that type of hardware is always targeted first. Going into the future it’s probably going to be done or augmented with software and conventional explosives activated EMP weapons.
If the loiter time on FPV flying vehicles is increased while retaining their small size it might include them too.