Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) and Lockheed Martin on Monday announced an expansion of their partnership with the launch of a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to service the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter fleet.

The initiative marks a major step in strengthening India’s defence sustainment ecosystem and is expected to support both domestic and international C-130 operators. The IAF currently flies 12 C-130J aircraft used for strategic airlift, special operations and humanitarian missions.

A ground-breaking ceremony in New Delhi, attended by senior IAF officials, government representatives and industry leaders, marked the formal start of the project. Construction is scheduled to be completed by end-2026, with the first aircraft ente

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