Lockheed to Deliver C-130J Training Devices to Royal Australian Air Force
The US has contracted Lockheed Martin to supply devices and upgrades that will help the Royal Australian Air Force improve how it trains its C-130J pilots and crew.
US Air Force Super Hercules Deliveries Hit Break After Comms Trouble
The US Air Force has paused shipments of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules due to integration difficulties found with the military cargo aircraft’s communication suite.
Singapore to Replace Aging C-130B Transport Aircraft With Secondhand C-130Hs
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is moving ahead with a partial refresh of its airlift fleet by purchasing pre-owned Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft to replace its oldest C-130B models.
Collins Aerospace Signs C‑130 Wheels and Brakes Support Deals
RTX’s Collins Aerospace has signed three‑year agreements to strengthen support for C‑130 Hercules wheels and brakes.
Lockheed’s Derco Secures US C-130 Logistics Contract
Lockheed Martin company Derco has secured a new performance-based logistics contract to support C-130 Hercules aviation consumables.
US Approves First Military Sale to Taiwan Since Trump’s Return
The United States has approved $330 million-worth of parts and equipment in its first military sale to Taiwan since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, the island's foreign ministry said Friday.
Morocco Contracts L3Harris for C-130 Modernization
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to upgrade several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
Lockheed Advances Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Compatibility for F-16, C-130
Lockheed Martin has received approval to utilize synthetic aviation turbine fuels in its F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules as part of the company’s move to implement a sustainable energy solution on its airborne fleet.
Lockheed Martin Delivers 18th Combat King II Airframe to US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard has received the 18th airframe to be modified into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft from Lockheed Martin as part of the service’s airborne long-range surveillance fleet modernization program.
New Zealand Air Force Retires C-130H Hercules Transport Fleet
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has retired its fleet of five C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft after six decades of service.
US Coast Guard Accepts New Combat King II Long-Range Survey Aircraft
The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its latest HC-130J Combat King II long-range surveillance aircraft as part of the force’s aerial mission system modernization program.
Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Super Hercules to New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received the fifth and final C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin as part of a US foreign military sale to replace the service’s C-130H fleet.
US, European, Chinese Firms Seek to Draw Vietnam Arms Deals From Russia
Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Vietnam.
New Zealand Receives Fourth Super Hercules Military Transport Aircraft
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft in Whenuapai.
Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai.
Egypt to Join C-130J Super Hercules Global Operators With New Purchase
Egypt is set to join the list of C-130J Super Hercules operators with the purchase of its first two aircraft.
US Gifts Botswana C-130H Hercules Military Transport Aircraft
The US has transferred a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft to Botswana as part of a $30-million gift to the African nation.
US Marine Corps Receives Lockheed’s 2,700th C-130 Hercules Airlifter
Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of its 2,700th C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft to the US Marine Corps.
Taiwan to Upgrade C-130 Hercules Transport Aircraft Fleet
The Taiwanese Air Force has unveiled plans to spend billions of New Taiwan dollars in modernizing its fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
Raytheon Delivers First Airborne Radio for Polish Hercules Transport Fleet
Raytheon subsidiary Collins Aerospace has supplied the initial networked communications airborne radio for Poland’s C-130H Hercules aircraft.
First New Zealand Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test
New Zealand’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft has conducted its initial flight test in the US.
UK, Netherlands Airdrop Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
The British and Dutch governments have deployed their air forces to the Middle East to supply humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
L3Harris Achieves First Flight With Modernized USAF C-130H Aircraft
L3Harris has completed the first flight and delivery of the US Air Force's digitally-equipped C-130H Hercules aircraft.
Australia, US, South Korea Demonstrate Joint Remote Aircrew Control
Australia, the US, and South Korea have demonstrated virtual aircrew control against live targets at the Townsville Field Training Area.
