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USCG Receives 18th Mission-Ready HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has received its 18th HC-130J aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas.

Mexico Gets First C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Mexico has acquired its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules, becoming the first Latin American nation to utilize the transport aircraft.

Hellenic Air Force Eyes C-130J-30 Aircraft Acquisition From US

The Hellenic Air Force has formally requested three C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from the US.

Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force

Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.

Northrop to Equip Australia’s C-130Js With RF Countermeasures System 

The US Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman to supply the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system modified for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J Hercules airlifter 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.

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.

Lockheed Martin Starts Production of First US Navy E-130J TACAMO Aircraft

Lockheed Martin has begun construction of the US Navy’s first E-130J production aircraft under its Take Charge and Move Out program.

Lockheed Showcases Aerospace, Defense Solutions at Bahrain Airshow

Lockheed Martin is showcasing its technological solutions in aerospace and defense at Bahrain International Airshow.

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.

US Navy Names E-130J as E-6B Mercury Replacement for TACAMO Missions

The US Navy has assigned the E-130J aircraft to replace the E-6B Mercury as the next Take Charge and Move Out mission platform.

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 Air Force Launches New Avionics Display for Super Hercules Airlifter

The US Air Force has introduced a new Special Mission Display Processor for the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in Georgia.

New Zealand Accepts First Super Hercules Airlifter From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in Marietta, Georgia.

Youngstown Air Reserve Receives First Super Hercules Aircraft

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Ohio.

US C-130Js to Receive BAE Systems Radar Warning Receivers

The US has awarded BAE Systems $133 million in contracts to provide radar warning receivers for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

US, South Korean Air Forces Train Mass Airdrop Resupply

The US and Republic of Korea Air Forces have conducted a mass airdrop resupply training to bolster cooperation in tactical airlift operations.

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.

Merlin to Develop Autonomous Solutions for US Special Ops Super Hercules Aircraft

Merlin has received a contract to develop autonomous capabilities for the US Special Operations Command’s C-130J transport aircraft.

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.

USAF Demos Max Endurance Flight of Super Hercules With External Fuel Tanks

The US Air Force has completed a max endurance flight test of a C-130J military transport aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks.

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.