C-130J Hercules • Page 2 of 3

Jul- 2024 -

10 July

Air

A 52nd Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft flies over the skies of New Mexico.

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.

3 July

Air

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivers pallet drops over a designated landing zone near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The Republic of Korea is a critical ally to the United States in the Indo-Pacific region and is key to peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jun- 2024 -

24 June

Americas

Joe Saballa

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.

13 June

Air

Limited flight operations begin at Nigerien Air Base 201

Rojoef Manuel

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.

5 June

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

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 -

2 May

Air

A C-130J Super Hercules prepares to taxi at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2023. The C-130J contains an external fuel tank, allowing for long distance travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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.

Feb- 2024 -

27 February

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.

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Air Force Receives C-130H Cargo Plane From US

The US has delivered a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to the Philippine Air Force as part of the Excess Defense Articles program.

Jan- 2024 -

23 January

Air

Ronald Watkins

Georgia Air National Guard Receives First C-130J-30 Super Hercules

The Georgia Air National Guard has received its first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters from Lockheed Martin.

Oct- 2023 -

18 October

Air

Maintenance and aircrew Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, conducted a mass generation of seven C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans Air National Guard base, St. Joseph, Missouri, October 14, 2023. Some of the aircraft conducted airdrops at Rosecrans and some aircraft conducted a flyover at a Missouri Western State University football game. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Crane)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Begins Avionics Revamp for C-130H Hercules Fleet

The US Air Force has started the transition of its C-130H Hercules avionics from an analog to a digital configuration.

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