Lockheed Martin delivers first C — 130J — 30 to US Navy for nuclear command mission

Lockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the U.S. Navy on Oct. 15, 2026. The aircraft will become the E-130J Phoenix II, the Navy's next-generation platform for its TACAMO airborne nuclear command-and-control support mission. Northrop Grumman will receive the aircraft for mission systems integration and conversion. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lockheed Martin Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610160801PR_NEWS_USPR_____DA73874) on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)