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Australia to Replace Aging C-130Js with More Super Hercules

The replacement and expansion of the Super Hercules fleet with a greater number of the same type represents a cost-effective, low-risk approach.

A No. 37 Squadron C-130J is seen during an exercise in the Northern Territory in May. The Super Hercules fleet has been used extensively, including for a number of disaster relief operations. (Photo: Commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

November 2, 2022

Australia has selected the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules for its Project Air 7404 Phase 1 requirement, the country’s Department of Defence announced on November 1. The purchase will now progress towards gaining government approval next year.

Air 7404 Phase 1 is part of an effort to recapitalize the tactical airlift fleet, which currently relies on the 12 stretched C-130J-30s that entered service in 1999 and which fly with No. 37 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Richmond in New South Wales. The smaller Leonardo C-27J Spartan is operated by No. 35 Squadron at RAAF Amberley, Queensland.

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