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US Navy takes delivery of first C-130J-30 for E-130J TACAMO nuclear command aircraft

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The Navy accepted the first newly built Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 that will be converted into the E-130J Phoenix II, the next-generation aircraft for the Take Charge and Move Out mission now performed by the Boeing E-6B Mercury. Northrop Grumman will provide the mission systems for the aircraft.

Discovered 2026-10-16T07:35:42.078209-07:00 | 2026-10-16T07:35:42.078209-07:00

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  • The delivery begins the Navy’s transition to the E-130J TACAMO fleet, replacing the E-6B Mercury in a mission supporting nuclear command and control.
  • The C-130J will require conversion and integration of Northrop Grumman mission systems, making the aircraft handover an initial program milestone rather than an operational capability.

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2026-10-16T07:35:42.078209-07:00
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