Marshall Aerospace Advances Maintenance of Turkish C-130J Fleet Marshall Aerospace is refurbishing 12 ex-RAF C-130J aircraft for Turkey, including major structural updates and training support.

Marshall Aerospace is refurbishing 12 ex-RAF C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the Turkish Air Force, including major structural work and training. The Turkish delegation visited Marshall’s Cambridge HQ to inspect progress. #MarshallAerospace #Turkey #C130J
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Mexican Navy Announce 300 Million USD Aviation Expansion Aviation News – The Mexican Air Force (FAM) and Naval Aviation (SEMAR) have announced a massive fleet modernization, headlined by the purchase of a Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules and 20 specialized aircraft for maritime operations. This strategic expansion aims to bridge critical capability gaps in tactical transport and long-range surveillance across Mexico’s territory. The Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) confirmed that the C-130J Super Hercules is slated for delivery in 2028.

#AviationNews #Mexico #FuerzaAereaMexicana #SEMAR #C130J #SuperHercules #MilitaryModernization #Aerospace #BellHelicopters #DefenseNews

Saudi Arabia drops off Embraer’s priority list for C-390 campaign - Air Data News Saudi Arabia is no longer a priority market for the C-390 Millennium military transport, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said, signaling weaker prospects for

Saudi Arabia drops off Embraer’s priority list for C-390 campaign #A400M #C130J #C390 #Embraer #Millennium #SaudiArabia www.airdatanews.com/saudi-arabia-drops-off-e...

USSOCOM and Merlin Labs Advance Autonomous C-130J Program with Successful Design Review AviationNews – The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Merlin Labs have reached a pivotal milestone in military aviation, successfully completing the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for an autonomous flight system designed for the C-130J Super Hercules. This development marks a critical step in a five-year, $105 million contract awarded to Merlin Labs, which aims to integrate "reduced aircrew capability" into the Special Operations Forces' C-130J fleet.

#C130J #USSOCOM #MerlinLabs #AutonomousFlight #DefenseInnovation #AviationNews #FutureOfFlight #MilitaryTech #Aerospace #AirForce

Merlin completes preliminary design review for autonomous C-130J program - Air Data News U.S. technology company Merlin has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its autonomous flight system being developed for the Lockheed Martin

Merlin completes preliminary design review for autonomous C-130J program #autonomousaircraft #C130J #LockheedMartin #Merlin www.airdatanews.com/merlin-completes-prelimi...

India clears program to acquire 60 medium transport aircraft - Air Data News India has taken a step toward renewing its tactical airlift fleet after the Defence Procurement Board approved a program to acquire 60 medium transport

India clears program to acquire 60 medium transport aircraft #A400M #C130J #C390 #IndianAirForce #MTA www.airdatanews.com/india-clears-program-to-...

Lockheed Martin Secures $1.9B Contract for C-130J Training Systems Lockheed Martin wins $1.9 billion contract to produce and sustain C-130J training systems through 2039 for U.S. military and allied bases.

Lockheed Martin awarded $1.9B contract for C-130J training systems supporting U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard through 2039. Work at Orlando and global bases including Germany and Japan. #LockheedMartin #C130J #MilitaryTraining
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Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Advanced RAAF C-130J Training Systems Aviation News – Lockheed Martin has secured a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract to provide a suite of high-tech training devices and system upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Awarded through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this agreement will significantly expand Australia’s capacity to train crews for its growing fleet of C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters. Scheduled to begin in 2029, the delivery includes two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), and a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer.

#Aviation #RAAF #LockheedMartin #SuperHercules #C130J #MilitaryTraining #Simulation #IndoPacific #DefenseNews #Australia

Super Hercules for Taiwan Super Hercules for Taiwan In early February 2026, the Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF, Taiwan Air Force) and the Ministry of National Defense announced plans to procure ten Lock...

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La République de Chine choisit le Lockheed-Martin C-130J Super Hercules. — avionslegendaires.net Le 10 février 2026, par Arnaud. La guerre commerciale entre Embraer et Lockheed-Martin a, pour une fois, tournée à l'avantage de l'avionneur américain. Il remporte en effet le contrat de Aéronefs Mili...

Taïwan choisirait le C-130J de Lockheed Martin pour muscler sa logistique. Signal clair dans le détroit, l’aviation devient dissuasion. C130J
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Taïwan choisirait le C-130J de Lockheed Martin pour muscler sa logistique. Signal clair dans le détroit, l’aviation devient dissuasion. C130J
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Taiwan Drops C-130H Upgrade, Chooses New C-130J Suoer Hercules Fleet Aviation News – Taiwan has decided to purchase 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, abandoning plans to upgrade its older C-130H fleet, citing high modernization costs and long-term operational efficiency. The decision was reported on February 9, 2026, by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), referencing the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF). Plans to upgrade the existing C-130Hs under the program known as “Taimushan No.

#TaiwanAirForce #C130J #LockheedMartin #SuperHercules #MilitaryAviation #DefenseNews #Airlift #ROCAF #AircraftProcurement #AviationNews

Taiwan opts for C-130J purchase, drops C-130H upgrade plan - Air Data News Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force has decided to pursue the acquisition of 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft, abandoning a previously

Taiwan opts for C-130J purchase, drops C-130H upgrade plan #C130H #C130J #LockheedMartin #SuperHercules #Taiwan www.airdatanews.com/taiwan-opts-for-c-130j-p...

Le Mexique devient le premier opérateur latino-américain du C-130J Super Hercules La Fuerza Aérea Mexicana a officialisé l’entrée en service de son premier Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules. Avec cette acquisition, le Mexique devient le premier pays d’Amérique latine à explo...

Le Mexique passe au C-130J Super Hercules. Un saut capacitaire net pour l’aviation militaire mexicaine et une mobilité en hausse. www.aeroweb-fr.net/actualites/2... #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #C130J #Airlift

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Le Mexique passe au C-130J Super Hercules. Un saut capacitaire net pour l’aviation militaire mexicaine et une mobilité en hausse. www.aeroweb-fr.net/actualites/2026/02/le-me... #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering […]

Lockheed Bengaluru Defense Will Enhance Partnership With US: Report - IndiaWest News Lockheed Bengaluru Defense Will Enhance Partnership With US: Report.

Lockheed Bengaluru Defense Will Enhance Partnership With US: Report

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U.S. and Japan Conduct First JGSDF-Hosted Multinational Airborne Exercise on Japanese Soil Aviation News – U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft supported a landmark multinational airborne operation in Japan, strengthening allied interoperability and regional readiness. The exercise took place on Jan. 17 at the Ojojihara Training Area in Miyagi Prefecture and marked the first time the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hosted a multinational airborne exercise on Japanese soil. The operation involved U.S.

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REX – Un atterrissage dur à 23 M$ pour un C-130J Hercules - Aerobuzz Un atterrissage raté conduit à l’endommagement sévère d’un C-130J de l’US Air Force. Les compétences de l’équipage sont mises en cause. Le 23 avril 2020, un C-130J-30 (version allongée du C-130J) appa...

Atterrissage dur à 2,3 m/s sur un C-130J Hercules : que s’est-il passé et quelles leçons pour l’aviation militaire ?
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Atterrissage dur à 2,3 m/s sur un C-130J Hercules : que s’est-il passé et quelles leçons pour l’aviation militaire ?
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Mexico Becomes First Latin American Operator of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Aviation News – Mexico’s Air Force has ordered its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, marking a major modernization step for regional airlift capability. The acquisition makes Mexico the first country in Latin America to operate the latest-generation C-130J, strengthening tactical transport capacity and interoperability with global partners. The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana announced the selection as part of a broader recapitalization of its long-serving Hercules fleet, closing one of two international C-130J contract awards finalized in 2025.

#C130J #SuperHercules #MexicanAirForce #MilitaryAviation #TacticalAirlift #LockheedMartin #LatinAmerica #DefenseNews #AirMobility #AviationNews

C-130J Hercules beats Embraer C-390 in Mexican Air Force competition - Air Data News Mexico has selected the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules to reinforce the transport fleet of the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, choosing the aircraft over

C-130J Hercules beats Embraer C-390 in Mexican Air Force competition #C130J #C390 #Embraer #LockheedMartin #Mexico www.airdatanews.com/c-130j-hercules-beats-em...

Sabena Technics secures 10-year MRO contract for franco-German C-130J fleet - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News Sabena Technics wins a 10-year MRO contract to support the Franco-German C-130J and KC-130J fleet at Évreux Air Base 105.

Sabena technics secures a major 10-year MRO contract with the French Air Force for C-130J-30 and KC-130J aircraft at Évreux Air Base.
#SabenaTechnics #mro #militaryaviation #C130J #KC130J #airforcesupport

Sabena Technics prend la mission MCO des C-130J français et allemands : un pilier pour la disponibilité des flottes.www.opex360.com/2026/01/14/sabena-techni... #C130J #SabenaTechnics #Défense

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Lockheed Martin C-130J Contract Raised to 25 Billion Amid Allied Demand The U.S. increases Lockheed Martin's C-130J contract ceiling to $25B, extending production and support through 2035 due to growing allied demand.

The U.S. raised Lockheed Martin’s C-130J contract ceiling to $25B through 2035 amid rising demand from allies like Australia, Norway, and Germany. Production and sustainment to continue at Marietta, Georgia. #LockheedMartin #C130J #Defense
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Lockheed Martin Receives $10B Contract for C-130J Aircraft to Foreign Customers U.S.A.F. contract modification expands long-running transport aircraft program for multiple allied nations

Lockheed Martin has won a $10 billion contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to support the delivery of C-130J transport aircraft for several foreign customers.

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Lockheed Martin Receives $10B Contract for C-130J Aircraft to Foreign Customers U.S.A.F. contract modification expands long-running transport aircraft program for multiple allied nations

Lockheed Martin has won a $10 billion contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to support the delivery of C-130J transport aircraft for several foreign customers.

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RAAF Completes Major C-130J Hercules Fleet Upgrade to Full Operational Status Aviation News – The Royal Australian Air Force has declared final operational capability for a comprehensive upgrade of its entire C-130J Hercules fleet, strengthening Australia’s airlift capability and mission readiness nationwide. The upgrade covers all 12 C-130J aircraft operated by No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond in New South Wales. Delivered under Project AIR 5440, the program has brought the fleet up to the latest Block 8.1 configuration, following a phased modernization effort aimed at extending service life and operational relevance.

#RAAF #C130J #Hercules #MilitaryAviation #DefenseNews #AirMobility #AustralianDefence #AviationNews #RAAFRichmond

RAF SUNDAY!!!!!! Royal Air Force C-130J ZH870 takes the option at Moffett Field, July 2021 #C130J #ZH870 #RAF #cvvhrn #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #nasptmugu #Mugu #ptmugu #nikon #tinkerafb #greyflag #nikonphotography #Z9 #moffett

Tata–Lockheed Martin break ground on Bengaluru MRO hub for C-130J - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News Tata and Lockheed Martin break ground on a C-130J MRO hub in Bengaluru, boosting India’s defence sustainment, readiness, and Make in India.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Lockheed Martin have begun construction of a dedicated C-130J MRO facility in Bengaluru, a major boost to India’s defence sustainment ecosystem.
#TataAdvancedSystems #LockheedMartin #C130J