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C-130J sales to France
Nov 10, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to France for C-130J aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $650 million. [Read more...]
AC-130J accident report released
Nov 06, 2015 - Air Force Materiel Command released an Accident Investigation Board report for the mishap involving an AC-130J Ghostrider that occurred on April 21, 2015. [Read more...]
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Spirit Aeronautics announces C-130 avionics modernization solution
Oct 14, 2015 - Spirit Aeronautics, has developed an avionics upgrade program that modernizes Lockheed C-130H/L-382 Hercules aircraft to allow worldwide flight operations in both military and civil airspace. [Read more...]
L-3 awarded contract to missionize C-130J for USCG
Oct 08, 2015 - L-3 Communications announced today that it has been competitively awarded a $30 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to missionize two C-130J aircraft using a next-generation mission system suite. [Read more...]
MC-130 variants drop MCADS simultaneously over Pacific Ocean
Oct 06, 2015 - Two aircraft from the 353rd Special Operations Group completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop during an exercise Sept. 18 over the Pacific Ocean. [Read more...]
C-130J crashes in Afghanistan
Oct 01, 2015 - US Defence officials have said a C-130J belonging to the USAF has crashed near Jalalabad in the east of Afghanistan in the early hours of Friday morning, local time. [Read more...]
First AC-130U Spooky retires
Sep 24, 2015 - The first AC-130U Spooky gunship to retire from the active fleet flew from its home following a small ceremony September 21st. [Read more...]
'The Rock' Airmen complete successful deployment
Sep 13, 2015 - Airmen and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, completed a successful deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and NATO’s Resolute Support mission, and now begin their journey home to the Natural State. [Read more...]
41st EECS Scorpions defend the force with Compass Call
Sep 11, 2015 - On the combat frontier in Afghanistan, the ability to disrupt or exploit enemy command and control communication is vital to protecting the lives of U.S. and Coalition tactical air, surface and special operations forces. [Read more...]
C-130J pilots take care of the mission one flight at a time
Sep 09, 2015 - C-130J Super Hercules pilots are a proven, important asset to the Bagram mission. Whether it’s supporting medical evacuation missions or transporting mission essential assets and passengers, the pilots impact daily missions in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. [Read more...]
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