Lockheed Martin has come to terms with Italy to supply two additional C-130J airlifters, the company announced today. This will bring to 20 the total number of C-130Js Italy will procure, with deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-2000. The additional airlifters will be the stretch C-130J-30 variants, with a longer cargo area and greater cargo carrying capability. The aircraft will be the first "receiver-tanker" versions built, and will include the latest communications and defensive systems equipment. The airlifters will have...
