Rereading the topic after the discussions on new acquisitions and I saw M.A.D.'s suggestion that a modernised Canberra is adopted instead of the A-10. How about this aircraft, using turbofans and with a strengthened airframe, including armour, is fitted with a PAVE GAT setup using a 30mm ATK in the bombay, Hellfire, Maverick, Paveway family, self defence Sidewinder and Shrike/HARM/Sidearm. Subsequently upgraded with Brimstone, JDAM, SDB I and II, APKWS, as well as controlling UCAVs. The idea of the larger aircraft is if engaged by SPAAGs the return fire with the ATK, if by SHORAD they lob an ARM, if its a Laser guided missile they use hellfire or rockets, plus gun to throw of the aim and still have enough ordinance onboard to engage the primary mission targets. Maybe a Wild Weasel EA-57 to support the regular A-57s.