The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a sole-source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth up to $1.9 billion to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) program. The agreement, announced in Orlando on April 14, runs for ten years.
The C-130J MATS IV contract enables the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to provide a range of aircrew and maintenance training devices and support services to C-130J operators.
The scope includes courseware, operations, logistics support, and engineering services. Under the new contract, aircrew training support will be expanded to include the US Navy Reserve and US Coast Guard, in addition to the existing US Air Mobility Command, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, US Marine Corps, Air Force Special Operations Command, and Air Education and Training Command.
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April 15, 2026
“This contract award continues the nearly 30-year C-130J franchise and reflects the strong relationship and collaboration between the U.S. Government, Lockheed Martin and our industry partners,” said Todd Morar, vice president of Air and Commercial Solutions at Lockheed Martin.
The C-130J Super Hercules is operated by 28 countries, with over 560 aircraft delivered and certified by more than 20 airworthiness authorities. The global fleet has surpassed 3 million flight hours, according to the company.
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