C-130J Hercules On Standby: Lockheed Martin Poised For Next Phase of India’s MTA Contest

Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J Super Hercules as a leading contender in India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, emphasising its proven service record, industrial partnerships with TATA Advanced Systems, and plans for a final assembly line in India, Flight Global reported.The company expects the request for proposals imminently, with trials and selection projected by 2027–28.
Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J Super Hercules as a leading contender in India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, emphasising its proven service record, industrial partnerships with TATA Advanced Systems, and plans for a final assembly line in India, Flight Global reported.The company expects the request for proposals imminently, with trials and selection projected by 2027–28.
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