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News - c-130

  • Land Warfare

    Indo Defence 2016: New light strike vehicle on offer

    3rd November 2016

    A new armoured variant of the 4x4 Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) is being offered to the Indonesian military. The ILSV, built by domestic manufacturer …

  • Military Logistics

    New buildings for UK military bases

    8th November 2016

    KBR has announced that its Aspire Defence joint venture will design and build an additional 130 buildings in support of the UK Ministry of Defence’s …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Avenger ER UAV takes flight

    14th November 2016

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 10 November the successful first flight of its new Avenger Extended Range (ER) UAV. The flight took place …

  • Military Logistics

    Israel gets fourth C-130J Shimshon

    24th October 2016

    The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has received its fourth Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, it announced on 18 October. The IAF expects …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Altarnative power for C-Astral Bramor

    7th November 2016

    Alta Devices will work to further integrate its thin film solar technology into the newly unveiled Bramor ppX-LRS long range solar UAV, following the successful …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris to sustain USAF EW tech

    27th October 2016

    Harris Corporation has been awarded a four-year, $55 million contract to sustain electronic warfare technology used on large US Air Force (USAF) aircraft, the company …

  • Land Warfare

    Ukraine looks to Hulk up

    14th November 2016

    The Ukrainian MoD has started talks with the Kremenchug Automobile Plant (KrAZ) about buying the Hulk armoured vehicle. KrAZ is Ukraine’s largest producers of trucks …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Indo Defence 2016: Terma widens SE Asia maritime surveillance

    3rd November 2016

    Danish surveillance radar manufacturer Terma is to fit its Scanter 4100 radar to the second upgraded Indonesian Navy Fatahillah-class corvette. A spokesperson from the company …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

    24th October 2016

    With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …

  • Defence Notes

    Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget

    25th October 2016

    The defence budget announced by Malaysia on 21 October has taken a serious slash compared to a year earlier. The amount allocated to the Ministry …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US Navy Triton squadron stands up

    7th November 2016

    Returning from the standing up of the US Navy’s first MQ-4C Triton UAS squadron on 28 October, senior officials at manufacturer Northrop Grumman are eyeing …

  • Training

    Training in motion at Dobbins

    10th October 2016

    In an ambitious drive to become a centre of excellence for training air force aeromedical evacuation (AE) personnel, Dobbins Air Reserve Base is continuing expansion of …

  • Defence Notes

    NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

    16th November 2016

    New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …

  • Land Warfare

    Indo Defence 2016: Medium tank takes centre stage

    2nd November 2016

    Plans for the Indonesian Army to acquire a new medium tank are developing with a Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) offering from Turkish vehicle manufacturer …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Indo Defence 2016: Teaming to offer digital vehicles

    8th November 2016

    Thales has teamed with Indonesian companies PT Len and PT Pindad to develop a fully networked vehicle proposal. The company brought a modified 4x4 Bushmaster, named …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Transport

    C-130J (Secondhand) [Greece]

    Programme Background The decision was prompted by repeated operational failures in the HAF’s C-130 fleet, particularly highlighted during a failed mission to transport a Greek ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    C-2 (Japan)

    Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...

  • Transport

    C-130J - USAF

    Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...

  • Transport

    C-130 Replacement [South Africa]

    Programme Background Requirement South Africa’s current C-130BZ fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, being amongst the oldest C-130 aircraft still operational. Despite a 2023 ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

    Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A400M (Indonesia)

    Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...

  • Transport

    C-130 Replacement [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirement The Royal Saudi Air Force operates 33 C-130H, 7 KC-130H aircraft and two KC-130Js. The country has been seeking to replace its ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]

    As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...

  • Data links

    Data links | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]

    As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]

    As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-130J - US Marine Corps

    Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]

    Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...

  • Transport

    C-130 Replacement [Greece]

    Programme Background Requirement The existing C-130 fleet of the Hellenic Air Force has faced operational readiness issues, with only one or two airframes in service at ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    C-37A - USAF

    Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...

  • Transport

    Strategic Airlift Capability [Mexico]

    Programme Background Requirement The Mexican Air Force's transport capability is provided by the country's 302nd (C-130 Hercules) and 502nd (Boeing 737-200) squadrons. Previously, it also operated Boeing ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: transport/tanker simulators

    C-130 Tampa Training Center

    CAE owns and operates a training centre in Tampa, Florida, for operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft. CAE’s C-130 Tampa Training Center offers ...

  • Air: transport/tanker simulators

    C-130 ATS

    The Lockheed Martin C-130 Aircrew Training System (ATS) provides academic and simulation training for C-130 weapons system aircrews and maintenance personnel. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, ...

  • Air: surveillance radar

    AN/APN-241

    The AN/APN-241 is a high-resolution tactical transport radar manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It was designed and developed as a baseline radar for the C-130 mission ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Orca 130

    According to the manufacturer, Threod Systems, the Orca 130 is a non-ITAR, four-sensor gyro-stabilised payload for ISR missions. The Orca 130 is the standard payload for the ...

  • Transport

    C-130J Super Hercules

    The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest model of the C-130 Hercules four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of ...

  • Trailers

    MTVR Cargo Trailer

    The MTVR Cargo Trailer was developed for use with the USMC's Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), produced by Oshkosh Defense. It is built for rugged ...

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    Cockpit 9000

    Produced by CMC Electronics, the Cockpit 9000 is an integrated avionics solution primarily integrated into C-130 aircraft. According to the manufacturer, over 100 C-130s are ...

  • Transport

    C-130 Hercules

    The C-130E/H Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It first entered service in 1962. According to Lockheed Martin, 1,693 C-130E and C-130H models ...

  • Transport

    C-2

    Kawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. The ...

  • Air: transport/tanker simulators

    USAF C-130J MATS

    Training for USAF C-130J crews is managed under a programme called C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS). Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    AE 2100

    The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop engine is a widely used military powerplant that can be found on Lockheed Martin C-130 variants (AE 2100D3), Leonardo C-27J ...

  • Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

    Chaff and Flare Cartridges

    The BAE Systems family of chaff and IR expendables includes M206 207x25x25mm (0.04kg) IR decoy flare; MJU-x 264x74mm (0.4kg) IR decoy flare; RR-129/AL 147x36mm (0.23kg) chaff ...

  • Launchers

    Hercules AH-01

    The Hercules AH-01 high-pressure pneumatic launcher is designed to launch UAVs of up to 500kg MTOW. It is air-transportable in C-130, A400M, or other similar ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    X-61A Gremlin

    Dynetics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos, is developing the X-61A Gremlin. This low-cost swarming drone can be outfitted with different payloads, launched by a mothership, recovered ...

  • LTVs - 4x4

    Flyer 72/GMV 1.1

    The Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) was developed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), in partnership with Flyer Defense, to meet ...