Lockheed Martin C-130J

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is placing more precautions on its CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor fleet after investigators found a catastrophic failure of the aircraft’s gearbox.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
As Farnborough Airshow opens a new stage for the rivalry between the C-130 and its competitor the C-390, Lockheed officials still claim the Hercules is winning.
Farnborough Airshow

By Steve Trimble
Autonomous pilot developer Merlin has acquired EpiSys Science, a multidomain autonomy developer, and plans to unite the software solutions of each company.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Autonomous flight system startup Merlin Labs has won a contract potentially worth $105 million to demonstrate a reduced aircrew capability for SOCOM C-130Js.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
Plans to replace the three main fleets of mobility aircraft remain decades away, following the production run of the Next Generation Aerial Refueling System.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble
The Marines fielded the Harvest Hawk upgrade in 2010, adding a Target Sight Sensor (TSS) and the ability to fire AGM-114 Hellfire and AGM-176 Griffin missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy on April 18 received its first two Textron T-54A Multiengine Training System aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Brian Everstine
As the U.S. Air Force continues the planned retirement of its A-10 attack jet fleet, the service secretary says one country has reached out with some interest to obtain the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy in March received the first of 22 former Swiss Air Force Northrop F-5s that will be converted to adversary aircraft for Navy and Marines training.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Anna Sliwon-Stewart
The Ecuadorean Air Force FAE’s strategic decisions reflect a pragmatic approach to security needs, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency in the face of evolving challenges.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
Now in its fourth year, the European Commission-led EDF aims to support defense research, development and cooperation among member states.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
European industry could fly a rotorcraft technology demonstrator for a future military helicopter in the next phase of a European Union (EU)-funded research activity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brandon Patrick
The venerable C-130’s cargo capacity, lower speed threshold and commonality across the region make it ideal for relief operations over the Gaza Strip.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Brian Everstine
Reengining the C-17 and adding low-cost connectivity upgrades emerge as top priorities for Air Mobility Command.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Saudi Arabia and India will test the new appeal of the Embraer tanker-transport in a tactical airlift market long monopolized by Lockheed Martin.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. military in the coming days will start a campaign of air dropping aid to Palestinians in Gaza, President Joe Biden announced March 1.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Norway has joined the growing number of C-130J Hercules operators to begin upgrading its aircraft to the Block 8.1 standard.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Lockheed Martin plans to select local partners in India this summer to support sales for the C-130J, including the selection of a final assembly provider.
Singapore Airshow

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Merlin plans to demonstrate its autonomous flight technology on a Boeing KC-135 aerial refueling tanker under an agreement with the U.S. Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
The AFWerx innovation unit is focused on cargo applications for advanced air mobility aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Lockheed Martin has partnered with Swedish firm MilDef to strengthen the U.S. OEM’s bid to sell the C-130J Hercules into Sweden.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Embraer will bring its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft here for the first time, following a streak of sale successes, including in South Korea.
Singapore Airshow

By Steve Trimble
The AESA radar would be able to generate synthetic aperture radar maps and “Cat 1” targeting data.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
The Pakistan Air Force is planning to acquire the Chinese J-31/FC-31 combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Congress has OK'd the transfer of seven Lockheed Martin HC-130Hs from the U.S. Coast Guard to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Defense