Lockheed Martin has paused deliveries of its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft due to issues with certifying a new communications upgrade that was integrated into the production line in 2025. Despite the delivery halt, Lockheed Martin continues to produce the aircraft, projecting to deliver 16-24 C-130Js this year. This situation mirrors previous instances where Lockheed continued F-35 production despite delivery refusals due to TR-3 upgrades and F-35 deliveries being accepted without critical radars.
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Lockheed Martin halts C-130J Super Hercules deliveries
Lockheed Martin has paused deliveries of its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft due to issues with certifying a new communications upgrade that was integrated into the production line in 2025. Despite the delivery halt, Lockheed Martin continues to produce the aircraft, projecting to deliver 16-24 C-130Js this year. This situation mirrors previous instances where Lockheed continued F-35 production despite delivery refusals due to TR-3 upgrades and F-35 deliveries being accepted without critical radars.