Taiwan to Purchase Lockheed C-130Js from US Instead of C-130H Upgrade

February 9, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

Taiwan has decided to purchase 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft from the US instead of upgrading its existing C-130H fleet. The decision comes amid rising threats from China and follows the shelving of an extensive upgrade plan due to high costs.