Turkey finalises deal for 12 ex‑RAF C‑130J Super Hercules transports

Turkey has finalised a deal to acquire 12 ex‑Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C‑130J Super Hercules tactical transports as part of a defence agreement with the United Kingdom. The surplus aircraft — drawn from a 15‑aircraft RAF pool — will enter maintenance and modernization before delivery.

Discovered 2025-10-16T12:59:20.619861-07:00 | 2025-10-16T12:59:20.619861-07:00

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  • Turkey is adding 12 tactical airlifters sourced from the RAF’s 15‑aircraft C‑130J pool, a near‑term boost to medium/strategic airlift capacity that will require maintenance and modernization before operational use (MoD sale process nearing conclusion).
  • The transfer is part of a broader uptick in UK–Turkey defence cooperation this year, complementing separate UK discussions on combat aircraft sales and signalling closer bilateral defence ties (UK–Turkey Eurofighter memorandum and talks).

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