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SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
       

Lockheed Martin Awarded 5-Year Contract to Support IAF’s C-130J Super Hercules Fleet

Issue: 09-2021

On August 24, 2021, Lockheed Martin was awarded a $328.8 million, fiveyear contract to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for the IAF’s fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft. Lockheed Martin is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the C-130Js which is the tactical airlifter of choice for 26 operators in 22 nations. Through this Follow On Support II (FOS) contract, Lockheed Martin teams manage the programme, logistics and engineering support elements necessary to sustain the IAF’s C-130J fleet. The contract spans a five-year-period, is a Direct Commercial Sale and is a continuation of a prior five-year FOSI.