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Did Australia acquire C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft?

Yes — ordered. In 2023, Australia ordered C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft, 20 units from United States (Lockheed Martin)(AUD 9.8 billion). Status: Announced; replacing legacy C-130J fleet. Reported by Scramble (Dutch Aviation Society), 24 July 2023. The documented package: 20 C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft (RAAF) from United States (Lockheed Martin) AUD 9.8 billion.

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Year2023
ItemC-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft (RAAF)
Quantity20
SupplierUnited States (Lockheed Martin)
ValueAUD 9.8 billion
Statusordered
SourceScramble (Dutch Aviation Society), 24 July 2023

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