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Lockheed Martin Wins Contract to Deliver Advanced C-130J Trainers to RAAF Starting 2029

The devices align with Australia’s incoming C-130J-30 fleet to accelerate crew readiness.

Overview

  • The award was placed under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales framework via Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
  • The scope includes two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer and a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer.
  • The package also upgrades the RAAF’s Virtual Simulation and Virtual Maintenance Trainers.
  • Australia operates 12 C-130J-30s and has 20 additional aircraft on order with first delivery expected in 2028 for No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond.
  • Lockheed Martin says the simulators feature high-fidelity cockpit replication, advanced graphics and motion cueing to mirror operational aircraft.