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Lockheed offers C-130J upgrades as India weighs 60-aircraft transport competition

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Lockheed Martin is offering to modernize the Indian Air Force’s existing C-130J-30 fleet as part of its campaign for India’s Medium Transport Aircraft competition. The contest calls for 60 new transport aircraft, tying a potential fleet upgrade to the broader procurement effort.

Discovered 2026-10-05T11:35:17.433466-07:00 | 2026-10-05T11:35:17.433466-07:00

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  • The competition covers 60 new transport aircraft, making it a significant military procurement opportunity.
  • Lockheed is pairing its bid with an offer to modernize India’s existing C-130J-30 fleet, linking new-aircraft competition with potential upgrades to the in-service fleet.

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