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Oct 16, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
Navy accepts first aircraft for E-130J program
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The Navy accepted a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin at a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia, the first step toward fielding the E-130J Phoenix II. The aircraft is intended for a fleet that will take over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury.
WHO: The U.S. Navy
WHAT: The Navy accepted a newly manufactured C-130J-30 aircraft from Lockheed Martin as the first step toward fielding the E-130J Phoenix II.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM ET
WHERE: Marietta, USA
WHY: The acceptance is the first step toward fielding the E-130J Phoenix II, which will take over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the E-6B Mercury.
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