Pentagon increases Lockheed Martin C-130J contract from $15B to $25B

The Pentagon said Tuesday it has increased a previously awarded Lockheed Martin contract for C-130J delivery, development and engineering from $15 billion to $25 billion. The modification expands program funding to support additional aircraft, sustainment and engineering work.

Discovered 2025-12-23T14:45:47.843022-08:00 | 2025-12-23T14:45:47.843022-08:00

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The award raises program funding by $10 billion — from $15B to $25B — directly increasing Lockheed’s C‑130J production, sustainment and engineering workload and near‑term cashflow expectations.
The modification is part of a series of large Lockheed contract actions this year, including a Lockheed $12.5B modification for Lots 18–19 of the F‑35 programme, underscoring the company’s central role in major U.S. defence procurement.
The award shifts the Pentagon’s contracting profile and should be viewed alongside broader spending patterns shown in recent Pentagon contract figures and parallel global C‑130J activity such as Turkey’s deal for 12 ex‑RAF C‑130J transports.

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First Seen: 2025-12-23T14:45:47.843022-08:00
Latest Update: 2025-12-29T03:09:33.316944-08:00
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2025-12-29T03:09:33.316944-08:00

Air Force Expands Lockheed Martin C-130J Contract to $25B • govconwire.com

2025-12-27T02:24:02.868217-08:00

(TR) Lockheed Martin signs $10 billion C-130J contract • savunmasanayist.com

2025-12-26T14:08:25.948611-08:00

U.S. Department of War signs $10 billion framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for C-130J programme • defence-industry.eu

2025-12-26T01:29:55.104186-08:00

(ES) Pentagon increases contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by $10 billion • actualidadaeroespacial.com

2025-12-25T08:44:35.761015-08:00

Greece Evaluates Purchase of Three C-130J Super Hercules to Boost Tactical Airlift • news.ssbcrack.com

2025-12-25T08:23:44.867120-08:00

Hellenic Air Force may request purchase of three C-130J-30 Super Hercules from U.S. • zona-militar.com

2025-12-24T14:00:06.411303-08:00

(ES) Pentagon Authorizes an Additional $10 Billion for the C-130J Super Hercules Program • Aviacionline

2025-12-24T09:35:16.492988-08:00

U.S. Air Force Modifies $10B Lockheed Martin C-130J Contract for Foreign Military Customers • defensemirror.com

2025-12-24T05:32:05.743563-08:00

(RU) Pentagon announces $25 billion contract to procure Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft • aex.ru

2025-12-24T03:50:54.531821-08:00

(TR) Pentagon Makes $10 Billion Contract Increase for Lockheed Martin C-130J Program • airnewstimes.com

2025-12-24T03:48:40.508155-08:00

Pentagon raises Lockheed Martin C-130J contract ceiling to $25 Billion • defensehere.com

2025-12-23T14:45:47.843022-08:00

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Reuters • Costas Pitas

Pentagon increases Lockheed Martin C-130J contract from $15B to $25B

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