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Lockheed Martin selected to deliver training devices and services for U.S. Navy E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO fleet

Lockheed Martin will supply specialized training devices and associated support services for the U.S. Navy’s new E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO aircraft, based on the C-130J platform. The work is part of the Northrop Grumman-led team recapitalizing the Navy’s TACAMO capability.

Discovered 2026-04-29T10:22:19.502838-07:00 | 2026-04-29T10:22:19.502838-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Training-device and services support is a critical enabler for TACAMO recapitalization, tying fleet delivery to operational readiness for the E-130J Phoenix II mission.
  • The selection reinforces Lockheed’s role in C-130J-based training ecosystems, including prior work such as the long-running C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) program (Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin up to $1.9B IDIQ for 10-year C-130J MATS).
  • Executing the training package alongside a major prime-led recapitalization effort underscores how supplier participation affects schedule and sustainment planning, following other C-130J upgrade/test momentum in the broader ecosystem (UK to restart RAF C-130J upgrade flight tests).

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