C-130 Hercules

Jul- 2026 -

27 July

Air

Turbopower to Provide Decade of C-130 Engine Upkeep Under $343M Pentagon Deal

Turbopower has secured a spot in a Pentagon project worth up to $343.2 million to deliver depot-level assistance for the next-generation T56 propulsion system that powers the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.

24 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Italy to Become Regional C-130J Maintenance Hub Under Leonardo-Lockheed Deal

Leonardo and Lockheed Martin have signed an agreement to expand maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in support of the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

15 July

Air

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 301st Airlift Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., is refueled by a KC-10 Extender,

Bea Castañeda

C-17 Globemaster III: The Airlifter That Changed Modern Military Logistics

Take an in-depth look at how the C-17 Globemaster III blends long-range strategic airlift with tactical short-field flexibility, making it one of the most versatile workhorses in modern military operations.

Jun- 2026 -

17 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Moog Clears Key Milestone in Upgrade of Lynden Air Cargo’s Hercules Fleet

New York-based Moog has completed a critical design review supporting a military-grade revamp for Lockheed Martin’s L-382G Hercules fleet under Alaskan airline firm Lynden Air Cargo.

4 June

Air

Hybrid SATCOM Approach attached to a C-130J Hercules aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Viasat to Integrate SATCOM Tech for US C-130J Hurricane Hunters

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Viasat to equip advanced satellite communications capability on C-130J Hercules military airlifters in support of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter program.

3 June

Air

A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center during a training mission on Sept. 24, 2019. The 153rd Airlift Wing's primary mission is to provide combat airlift to our state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)

Rojoef Manuel

Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam

The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed to Supply Training Package for US Navy TACAMO Aircraft Program

Lockheed Martin will provide training devices and support services for the US Navy’s ongoing Take Charge and Move Out modernization program.

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Scraps C-130H Upgrade Program, Moves to Buy 10 C-130Js

The Taiwanese Air Force has announced plans to procure 10 C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft from the US.

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.

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.

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