C-130 Hercules – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Air

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.

Mar- 2025 -

18 March

Air