Latin America's First Next-Gen Hercules Operator
Mexico has confirmed the acquisition of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate the latest-generation variant of the Hercules family. The aircraft was ordered by the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana as part of a broader effort to modernize its tactical airlift fleet. Lockheed Martin said the purchase was the first of two international C-130J contract awards finalized in 2025. The C-130J-30 is expected to support a range of missions, including disaster relief and humanitarian response. This development was first reported by AeroTime.