Flying Magazine reports, “The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is one step closer to flying the C-130J Super Hercules—one of its workhorse tactical airlift and transport aircraft—with zero human input. Boston-based Merlin Labs on Thursday announced the completion of preliminary design review (PDR) for its C-130J Super Hercules autonomy program with USSOCOM, under which it is working toward demonstration flights with a modified Hercules.”
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Lockheed Martin C-130J Deliveries Suspended Pending Tech Fix
Breaking Defense reports, “Deliveries of Lockheed Martin-built C-130J aircraft to the US Air Force have been halted due to a problem with integrating a new communications upgrade, according to the service.”
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US Air Force Special Operations Command to Demonstrate Amphibious Landing Capability for C-130J
Aviation Week reports that the US Air Force Special Operations Command is preparing “to demonstrate a new amphibious capability for the Lockheed Martin C-130J later this year.”
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