Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Tata-Lockheed Martin Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have started building a new facility in Bengaluru, India.
This facility will help fix and maintain C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which are used by the Indian Air Force.
The building will be ready by the end of 2026, and the first aircraft will be serviced in early 2027.
This project will help India become more self-reliant in defense manufacturing and create new job opportunities.
The facility will also support other C-130 aircraft around the world.
Lockheed Martin has been working with India for a long time and has delivered many parts for these aircraft.
The new facility is part of their ongoing partnership to improve India's defense capabilities.
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin broke ground on a new MRO facility in Bengaluru, India, for the C-130J Super Hercules fleet.
The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and will receive its first C-130J for MRO in early 2027.
The MRO center will offer depot-level maintenance, component repair, structural checks, avionics upgrades, and training for Indian engineers.
The facility will support the Indian Air Force's 12 C-130J aircraft and eventually serve regional and global operators.
This initiative strengthens India's aerospace ecosystem, aligns with the 'Make in India' vision, and creates opportunities for Indian suppliers.
- Who
- Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin
- What
- Groundbreaking of a new MRO facility for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
- When
- 8 December 2023
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To enhance India's aerospace ecosystem, improve IAF readiness, and support regional and global C-130 operators
- Companies Involved
- Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin
- Facility Purpose
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) for C-130J Super Hercules fleet
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Completion Date
- End of 2026
- First C-130J for MRO
- Early 2027
- Current IAF C-130J Fleet
- 12 aircraft
- Global C-130J Fleet
- 560 aircraft across 23 nations
- Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) Milestone
- 250th C-130J tail delivered
Sources
Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin announce new defence MRO facility for operations of C-130J in India
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