# Turkey C-130J Super Hercules procurement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-c-130j-super-hercules-procurement
> Updated: 2026-10-02T13:00:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Turkey is scheduled to receive its first two of twelve C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from the United Kingdom in December. These aircraft, formerly used by the Royal Air Force, are undergoing maintenance and modernization at Marshall Aerospace facilities in Cambridge.

The acquisition follows a defense agreement between Ankara and London to address transport capacity gaps in the Turkish Air Force. To support the new fleet, Turkish pilots, technicians, and maintenance specialists are undergoing training in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Once training is complete, Turkey intends to manage routine maintenance of the aircraft domestically.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Turkey to receive first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from UK in December

Turkey will receive the first two of twelve C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from the UK in December following maintenance and modernization in Cambridge.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-receive-first-c-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-from-uk-in-december

### 2026-09-24: Mexico orders second C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Mexico has ordered a second C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin, enhancing its tactical transport and humanitarian aid capabilities in Latin America.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-orders-second-c-130j-30-super-hercules

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Cite as: Turkey C-130J Super Hercules procurement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-c-130j-super-hercules-procurement