There are around 570 C-130Js in the network—encompassing 27 countries—with 16 based in MENA and Europe and likely to use Leonardo’s MRO facility in Italy.
According to the company, the design allows technicians to service key components without removing the reel from its installation, making it well suited for service truck body boxes.
France's defence ministry said it was preparing an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for firefighting operations, with the plane able to drop 20 tons of water and expected to be ready within 10 days.
