
The Coast Guard has released a request for proposals (RFP) to missionize up to six of the service’s C-130J long-range surveillance aircraft with advanced sensors and C5ISR equipment to improve situational awareness for the crew and aircraft effectiveness. The upgrade includes the Minotaur mission system and a communications architecture for aircraft 17 through 22. Currently, the Coast Guard has 15 Lockheed Martin [LMT]-built C-130Js and three more on order. The service plans to acquire a fleet of 22 C-130J aircraft.…