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Feb- 2026 -

19 February

Air

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.

11 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

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.

3 February

Air

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) and 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) board a C-130 Hercules for an aerial delivery during Operation Skyfall - España, Madrid, Spain, May 5, 2015. Operation Skyfall - España is an exercise initiated and organized by the 982nd Combat Camera Company and hosted by the Brigada Paracaidista of the Spanish army. The exercise is a bilateral subject matter exchange focusing on interoperability of combat camera training and documentation of airborne operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jan- 2026 -

23 January

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

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.

12 January

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

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.

Nov- 2025 -

14 November

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Jul- 2025 -

16 July

Africa

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

Jun- 2025 -

16 June

Technology

Airmen take a break in the shade after landing a C-130 cargo aircraft and refueling an F-16 fighter jet at Avon Park, Florida, June 6, 2022. Airmen nationwide participated in a week-long exercise in Jacksonville, Fla. called "Rally in the Swamp" coordinated by the 22nd Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Leddick) (This photo has been edited to enhance the subjects)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Feb- 2025 -

26 February

Air

The baseline C-130J that will become CGNR 2018 – the Coast Guard’s 18th Combat King II long range surveillance aircraft Photo: Lockheed Martin/US Coast Guard

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jan- 2025 -

31 January

Air