Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed a teaming agreement to strengthen their partnership through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter.
This move boosts India’s defense and aerospace capabilities while deepening India-U.S. strategic relations.
This agreement outlines plans to establish an MRO facility in India to support the Indian Air Force’s 12 C-130Js and other global Super Hercules fleets.
It also includes expanding C-130J manufacturing and assembly in India for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, pending U.S. and Indian government approvals.
Lockheed Martin will maintain C-130J production for the U.S. government and global operators at its existing Marietta, Georgia facility.
The additional production and assembly capacity will be established in India if Lockheed Martin is awarded the MTA contract.
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