Lockheed Martin has received a contract valued at up to $1.9 billion to continue supporting training systems for the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft used by US and allied forces.
The agreement covers production, upgrades, sustainment, and operational support for aircrew and maintenance training devices, as well as broader training system services.
Activities will be managed through the Training System Support Center and carried out at several military installations in the US, including Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.
Additional work will take place overseas at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Yokota Air Base in Japan.
Work is expected to continue through February 2039.
C-130J Super Hercules
The C-130J Super Hercules is a medium-sized tactical transport aircraft used for a range of airlift missions, including the transport of troops, equipment, and supplies.
The aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 164,000 pounds (74,389 kilograms), with an empty operating weight of around 88,252 pounds (40,030 kilograms) and a maximum payload of roughly 46,700 pounds (21,183 kilograms).
At a landing weight of 135,000 pounds (61,235 kilograms), the C-130J requires approximately 3,000 feet (914 meters) of runway to land.
With a payload of 40,000 pounds (18,144 kilograms), the aircraft has an operational range of 2,160 nautical miles (2,485 miles/4,000 kilometers).
Several specialized variants are developed from the baseline C-130J, each configured for specific mission roles.
Earlier this year, the US Coast Guard received its 18th HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft.
The platform is equipped with the Minotaur Mission System Suite, along with Coast Guard-specific radar, sensors, and communications systems.
