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Jun- 2024 -

5 June

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.

May- 2024 -

16 May

Air

Members of the Polish air force C-130 Hercules maintenance crew ensure the propellers are working on the aircraft during Red Flag-Alaska on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 13, 2012. The goal of Red Flag-Alaska is to provide each aircrew with vital first missions to increase their chances of survival in combat environments.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Apr- 2024 -

5 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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