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Aviation Week Forecasts: Australian Fleets Swell As China Tensions Continue

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In July, Australian defense officials announced plans to expand the country’s C-130 fleet through the acquisition of 20 new C-130J-30 airlifters—eight more than outlined in previous planning—in a move that will nearly triple the Australian Hercules fleet. The deal, valued at about USD$6.6 billion...
Brandon Patrick

Brandon was formerly an analyst for AWN’s military data team covering the Middle East and North Africa region.

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