military transport aircraft

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 -

24 June

Air

A Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer Completes Checkup of Hungary’s C-390 Millennium Airlifter

Embraer has concluded the first scheduled sustainment of the Hungarian Air Force’s C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.

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.

11 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Victor U250 heavy-lift eVTOL drone. Photo: ERC System

Rojoef Manuel

Germany’s ERC Rolls Out Heavy-Lift eVTOL Drone for Military Logistics

Munich-based developer ERC System has introduced a hybrid-electric unmanned aerial system designed for heavy-lift military resupply operations.

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.

3 June

Air

The C-27J Spartan Next Generation military transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Romania Orders C-27J Spartan Tactical Airlifters From Leonardo

Leonardo has secured a contract to supply two C-27J Spartans to Romania, increasing the NATO country’s fleet of the tactical transport system to nine aircraft.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Air

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft is seen flying above a body of water in the background.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Decommission Spartan Airlifters Under New Defense Strategy

Australia will retire its Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft and replace them with commercial airframes as part of the country’s latest defense strategy.

25 May

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