C-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 220
- Short name
- C-130J
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 2,280
- Contract obligations
- $40,597,482,123 Since fiscal year 2003
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $638,638,057 |
| FY2025 | $2,284,618,513 |
| FY2024 | $1,554,106,837 |
| FY2023 | $2,294,762,278 |
| FY2022 | $1,306,099,602 |
| FY2021 | $2,455,738,308 |
| FY2020 | $3,317,526,634 |
| FY2019 | $1,889,634,751 |
| FY2018 | $2,400,258,696 |
| FY2017 | $1,645,754,567 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $35,024,972,791 | |
| 2 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | $2,097,660,854 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $391,648,222 | |
| 4 | GE Aviation Systems LLC | $378,036,333 | |
| 5 | Nova Technologies An Employee-Owned Engineering Company | $368,266,023 | |
| 6 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $364,519,059 | |
| 7 | The Boeing Company | $278,470,722 | |
| 8 | Cymstar Services LLC | $145,427,958 | |
| 9 | Marshall Of Cambridge Aerospace LIMITED | $144,242,600 | |
| 10 | Coalescent Technologies Corpor | $77,825,796 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The C-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft (C-130J) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This tactical airlift platform serves multiple branches of the U.S. military, including the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as international military partners. The program encompasses the full lifecycle management of the C-130J fleet, including aircraft procurement, capability upgrades, maintenance, and sustainment activities.
Contract awards associated with this program typically range from small purchases of $10,000 to major delivery orders exceeding $1 billion, with performance periods spanning from a few months to over 10 years. Primary funding agencies include the Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, and Air Force Materiel Command. Lockheed Martin Corporation serves as the principal prime contractor, particularly for aircraft delivery and major upgrades, while significant support contracts are held by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (maintenance and logistics), GE Aviation Systems/Dowty Propellers (propulsion systems), and Rolls-Royce Corporation (engine support). Other notable contractors include Vertex Aerospace LLC, Honeywell International Inc., and L3Harris Technologies. Work is predominantly performed in Marietta, Georgia; Sterling, Virginia; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and various military installations worldwide. The majority of contracts are unrestricted with no set-aside designations, reflecting the specialized nature of aerospace manufacturing and maintenance services required.
Quick answers
What is C-130J?
C-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has C-130J obligated on contracts?
2,280 contract awards are coded to C-130J, and their actions have obligated $40,597,482,123 since fiscal year 2003.
Who are the top contractors on C-130J?
The contractors obligated the most on C-130J contracts are Lockheed Martin Corp ($35,024,972,791), Rolls-Royce Corporation ($2,097,660,854) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($391,648,222).
How much did C-130J obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to C-130J obligated $2,284,618,513 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for C-130J?
The latest contract award coded to C-130J is N0001926F2216, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corp on July 1, 2026.
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