• Lockheed Martin received an order from Mexico’s air force for a second C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter.
• Purchase expands a fleet started with a first C-130J-30 acquisition announced in January 2026.
• Mexico plans to recapitalize its legacy Hercules fleet with the stretched variant, adding 15 feet of cargo space.
• Second aircraft is positioned to bolster Mexico’s regional airlift capacity for humanitarian response across Latin America.

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