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Apr- 2024 -

3 April

War

Image of humanitarian aid, seen here being airdropped over Gaza from a RAF A400M aircraft today (25/03/2024). The Royal Air Force airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies into Gaza for the first time on Monday, as part of international efforts to provide life-saving assistance to civilians. The aid, which consists of water, rice, cooking oil, flour, tinned goods and baby formula, will support the people of Gaza. The Defence Secretary authorised the airdrop following an assessed reduction in threat to the military mission and risk to civilians. An RAF A400M flew from Amman, Jordan to airdrop this aid along the northern coastline of Gaza, as part of the Jordanian-led international aid mission. UK personnel worked closely with the Royal Jordanian Air Force to plan and conduct this mission.

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.

Dec- 2023 -

27 December

Air

A C-130 Hercules flies over a sandy plains. The plane is colored gray, with a yellow stripe on its tail. It has "US AIR FORCE" painted on its side in black, as well as "WYOMING AIR GUARD", below its wing. The background is the landscape; a wide stretch of land occupies most of the space, with green grass and yellow-white sands scattered evenly. Over the horizon, a mountain range is seen. Some of its peaks are snowy and white. The sky above is full of thin, long clouds.

Juster Domingo

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.

Aug- 2023 -

4 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jul- 2023 -

28 July

Air

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership

The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.

Jun- 2023 -

15 June

Air

Pictured is a Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast before its forthcoming retirement. A flypast to mark the forthcoming retirement of the Hercules from RAF service took place across all four nations of the United Kingdom on Wednesday 14 June. The first Hercules arrived at Marshall’s of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Air Force Marks C-130 Hercules Fleet Retirement With Flyby

The UK Royal Air Force performed a flyby to mark the retirement of its C-130 Hercules military transport fleet at the end of June.

13 June

Air

Joe Saballa

Argentina Receives Additional C-130 Hercules Aircraft Leased From US

Argentina has taken delivery of an additional C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft it leased from the US.

May- 2023 -

11 May

Air

Joe Saballa

US Mulls Collaboration With Japan on C-130 Seaplane Development

US Special Operations Command is seeking to collaborate with Japan to develop a C-130 military transport aircraft maritime variant.

Mar- 2023 -

2 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Considering HIMARS ‘Fire Raid’ With C-130J Transport Aircraft

Australia is considering using Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport aircraft for HIMARS “shoot and scoot” maneuvers close to enemy lines.

Feb- 2023 -

23 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Delivers Indonesia’s First C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

The Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin.

20 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

Raytheon to Produce Advanced C-130 Hercules Propellers in $135M Deal

The US Air Force has contracted Raytheon Technologies to produce new advanced propellers for its C-130 Hercules aircraft.

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